I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save

by The Jackson 5
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Lyrics

(Ab)When I had you to my self, I (Db)did n’t want you a round.

Those (Fm)pret ty fac es al ways made you (Bbm7)stand out (Eb7)in a crowd.

Then some one picked you from the bunch, one (Db)glance was all it took.

(Fm)Now it’s (Ab)much too late for me to (Ab)take a sec ond look.

(Ab)Oh, (Eb)ba by, (Fm)give me one more chance (to (Bbm7)show you that (Db)I love you.) (Fm)Won’t (Cm)you (Dbmaj7)please (Ab)let (Bbm9)me back in your heart.

Oh, (Eb)dar ling, I was blind to (Db)let you go,

but (Fm)now (Cm)since (Dbmaj7)I (Ab)see (Bbm)you (Db)in his arms, I want you back.

Yes, I do now.

I want you back, ooh, ooh, ba by, I want you back.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I want you back.

Na, na, na, na.

You (Ab)went to school to (Db)learn, girl, things you (Ab)nev er, nev er knew be (Db)fore, like (Ab)“I” be fore “E” ex cept af ter “C” and why (Ab)two plus two makes four.

Now, now, now I’m gon na teach you

all a bout love, dear.

(Ab)Sit your self down; (Db)take a seat; (Ab)all you got ta do is re (Db)peat af ter me: (Ab)A B C eas y as (Ab)1 2 3 ah sim ple as (Ab)Do Re Mi; A B C; (Ab)1 2 3; ba by, (Db)you and me, (Ab)girl.

Hold on.

Hold on.

Hold on.

Hold on.

“S” is for save (Ab)it.

“T” is for take (Ab)it (Eb)slow.

“O” is for oh (Ab)no.

“P” is for please, please don’t (Gb)go; the love you (B)save may be your (Abm7)own.

Some day you (B)may be all a lone.

Stop it, ba by, oo, (Bbm)you’d (Db7sus)bet ter (Gb)stop, the love you (B)save may be your (Abm)own.

(B)Dar lin’, (Db7sus)take it (Bbm7)slow or (Ebm)some day you’ll be (B)all a (Bbm)lone.

You (Db)bet ter (Gb)stop, the love you (B)save may be your (Abm)own.

(B)Dar lin’, (Db7)look both (Bbm)ways be (Db)fore you (Ebm)cross me.

You’re (B)head ed (Abm)for a (Bbm)dan ger (Gb)zone.

I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" by The Jackson 5: 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 Ab, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save”

What key is "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" by The Jackson 5 played in?
I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save"?
"I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" was originally performed by The Jackson 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: Ab, Abm, Abm7, B, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, C, +11 more.
What other songs by The Jackson 5 can I play here?
Try "THE LOVE YOU SAVE", "MAYBE TOMORROW", "ABC". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" by The Jackson 5. 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 Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 Want You Back/abc/ The Love You Save" 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.