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I Only Want To Be With You

· by Dusty Springfield

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Lyrics

I (G)don’t know what it is that makes me (Em)love you so.

I (G)on ly know I nev er wan na (Em)let you go.

’Cause (C)you start ed (D)some thin’ oh (Am7)can’t you see

that (G)ev er since we met you’ve had a (Em)hold on me.

It (Am)hap (Bm)pens (Am)to be (C#dim)true.

I (Am7)on ly want to (D7)be with you.

It (G)does n’t mat ter where you go or (Em)what you do.

I (G)wan na spend each mo ment of the (Em)day with you.

Oh (C)look what has (D)hap pened with (Am7)just one kiss

I (G)nev er knew that I could be in (Em)love like this.

It’s (Am)cra (Bm)zy (Am)but it’s (C#dim)true.

I (Am7)on ly want to (D7)be with you.

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You stopped and smiled at me,

(G)asked if I’d (C)care to (G)dance.

(D)I fell in to your op en (Bm7)arms and (Em7)I did n’t (A7)stand a chance.

Now lis ten ho ney, (G)I just wan na be be side you (Em)ev ’ry where.

As (G)long as we’re to geth er ho ney (Em)I don’t care.

’Cause (C)you start ed (D)some thin’ oh (Am7)can’t you see that (G)ev er since we met you’ve had a (Em)hold on me.

No (Am)mat (Bm)ter (Am)what you (C#dim)do,

I (Am7)on ly want to (D7)be with you.

I said I (Am7)on ly want to (D7)be with you.

I Only Want To Be With You by Dusty Springfield — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Only Want To Be With You” by Dusty Springfield in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Only Want To Be With You" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Only Want To Be With You"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "I Only Want To Be With You" use?: Just 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, C#dim, D, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dusty Springfield songs work for kids?: Try "Son Of A Preacher Man", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.