REO Speedwagon - I Don't Want To Lose You: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "I Don't Want To Lose You" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn I Don't Want To Lose You Guitar Chords and Lyrics by REO Speedwagon

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "I Don't Want To Lose You" smoothly on your guitar.

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Am                           F
You left this morning on an early plane
Am                       F
You left your picture behind to haunt me
G
You left in a steady rain
                Am
You say you'll miss me, say you want me

I'm left this mornin with a world of doubt
I'm left this mornin indecently exposed
So much we never did talk about
And your kiss goodbye, said the case is closed

Chorus:
Dm            A#       C
I don't want to lose you
Dm               A#       C
I don't want to lose the best
love that I've ever found
Dm            A#       C
I don't want to lose you
     Dm       A#           C
Why didn't I cry when you said goodbye
               A#          C
Why didn't I break down, break down and say
I don't want to lose you

We met last night in a public place
And your new lover was just across the street
But tears washed across your face
Girl I wanted to, hold you close to me

Chorus:
I don't want to lose you
I don't want to lose the best love that
I've ever found
Don't want to lose you
Why didn't I cry when you said goodbye
Why didn't I break down, break down

Cm                   G
I remember all the things that we did
     A#
The warmth of your smile
     F
And your tender touch
Cm                      G           G#
I always knew I cared about you girl
        A#
I just didn't know how much

Chorus - x3



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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

A#

Guitar chord A#

C

Guitar chord C

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

G#

Guitar chord G#

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "I Don't Want To Lose You" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I Don't Want To Lose You" by REO Speedwagon.