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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Only Want To Be With You" by Dusty Springfield: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Only Want To Be With You”

What key is "I Only Want To Be With You" by Dusty Springfield played in?
I Only Want To Be With You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Only Want To Be With You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Only Want To Be With You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Only Want To Be With You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Only Want To Be With You"?
"I Only Want To Be With You" was originally performed by Dusty Springfield. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Only Want To Be With You"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, C#dim, D, +5 more.
What other songs by Dusty Springfield can I play here?
Try "Son Of A Preacher Man", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Only Want To Be With You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Only Want To Be With You" by Dusty Springfield. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Only Want To Be With You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Only Want To Be With You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.