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Only Wanna Be With You

· by Hootie & The Blowfish

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Lyrics

You and (C7sus)me, we (F)come from dif f’rent (C7sus)worlds.

You like to (C7sus)laugh at me when I look at oth er (C7sus)girls.

Some times you’re (C7sus)cra zy and you won der (C7sus)why

I’m such a (C7sus)ba by ’cause the Dol phins make me (C7sus)cry.

Well, there’s (Gm7)noth ing I can do.

I’ve been look ing for a girl like you.

You look at (C7sus)me, you got (F)noth ing left to (C7sus)say.

I moan and (C7sus)pout at you un til I get (C7sus)my way.

“Said I I won’t dance, named Gray, took his you won’t sing.

a ly.

I in just want to love you, but you want to wear my (C7sus)ring.

Well, there’s (Gm7)noth ing I can do,

I on ly wan na be with you.

You can (Bb)call me your fool,

on ly wan na be with you.

Put on a (C7sus)lit you an, (F)sit ting on a (C7sus)fence.

I say, “That (C7sus)line is great.” You ask me what (C7sus)I by “Said Some shot a man named Gray, and you wife to It a ly.

She in her it a mil lion bucks when she it came to (C7sus)me.

I can’t (Gm7)help it if I’m luck

I On ly wan na be with you.

You Ain’t (Bb)Bob by so cool?

on ly wan na be with you.

On ly wan na be with you.

Yeah, I’m (Gm7)tan gled up in blue,

on ly wan na be with you.

You can (Bb)call me your fool,

on ly wan na be with you.

on ly wan na be with you.

Yeah, I’m (Bb)tan gled up in blue,

on ly wan na be with (F)you.

(C7sus)on ly wan na be with you,

(C7sus)on ly wan na be with you,

(C7sus)on ly wan na be with you.

Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie & The Blowfish — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Only Wanna Be With You” by Hootie & The Blowfish 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 Bb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Only Wanna 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 "Only Wanna 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 "Only Wanna Be With You" use?: Just 4 chords: Bb, Csus4, F, Gm7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Hootie & The Blowfish songs work for kids?: Try "HOLD MY HAND", "LET HER CRY", "Let Her Cry". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.