I Got You Babe

As recorded by UB40 in 1985's Baggariddim
Written by Sonny Bono

Intro

E A E A
E A B B

Verse 1

E A              They say we're young and we don't know
E A B A          won't find out until we grow.
E A              Well I don't know baby if that's true
E A B A          'cause you got me and baby I got you.

Chorus

E A E A E A      Babe, I got you babe, I got you babe.

Verse 2

E A              They say our love won't pay the rent
E A B A          before it's earned our money's always spent.
E A              I guess that's so we don't have a lot
E A B A          at least I'm sure of all the things we got.

Chorus

E A E A E A      Babe, I got you babe, I got you babe.

Bridge

F#m B            I got flowers in the spring.
F#m B            I got you to wear my ring.

Verse 3

E A              And when I'm sad you're a clown.
E B C            And when I get scared you're always around.

Verse 4

F Bb             So let them say your hair's too long
F Bb C Bb        I don't care with you I can't go wrong.
F Bb             Then put your little hand in mine
F Bb C Bb        there ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb.

Chorus

F Bb F Bb F Bb   Babe, I got you babe, I got you babe.
F Bb             I got you babe.

Coda

F Bb             I got you to hold my hand.
F C              I got you to understand.
F Bb             I got you to walk with me.
F C              I got you to talk with.
F Bb             I got you to kiss good night.
F C              I got you to hold me tight.
F Bb             I got you and won't let go.
F C              I got you to love me so.
F Bb
F C
F Bb
F C F
                 I got you babe.
F Bb             I got you babe.
F C              I got you babe.
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