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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · G
Bill Withers’ classic funk-soul song about a willingly exploited relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Funk Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a percussive, funky sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
My friends feel it’s their appointed duty
E B A
They keep telling me all about your reputation, yeah
E A
I say, “Leave me alone, mind your own business”
E B A
They say, “You know that she’s only using you, yeah”
E
But I know she’s using me
A
And I don’t mind at all
E
And I know she’s going out with other guys
B A
And I don’t mind at all
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Verse 2
E A
My brother’s sitting on the corner, yeah
E B A
Where he’s been for seven days, yeah
E A
He’s looking for a job, trying to make a living
E B A
But I see him getting further and further behind, yeah
E
But I know I’m using you
A
And I hope you don’t mind
E
Well, I know that your time ain’t your own
B A
But I hope you don’t mind
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Bridge
E
Sometimes, yeah, it’s true
A
I do feel kind of used
E
But it’s all right, it’s all right
B A
It pleases me to be used by you
Verse 3
E A
I’m talking ’bout you and me now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout nobody else, yeah
E A
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout your money or your fame
E
This is about us, baby
A
And I hope you feel the same
E
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
B A
I’m talking ’bout your love
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B-A is the core of the song; loop it slowly until you can switch between E and A smoothly, as they appear most often.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · G
Bill Withers’ classic funk-soul song about a willingly exploited relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Funk Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a percussive, funky sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
My friends feel it’s their appointed duty
E B A
They keep telling me all about your reputation, yeah
E A
I say, “Leave me alone, mind your own business”
E B A
They say, “You know that she’s only using you, yeah”
E
But I know she’s using me
A
And I don’t mind at all
E
And I know she’s going out with other guys
B A
And I don’t mind at all
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Verse 2
E A
My brother’s sitting on the corner, yeah
E B A
Where he’s been for seven days, yeah
E A
He’s looking for a job, trying to make a living
E B A
But I see him getting further and further behind, yeah
E
But I know I’m using you
A
And I hope you don’t mind
E
Well, I know that your time ain’t your own
B A
But I hope you don’t mind
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Bridge
E
Sometimes, yeah, it’s true
A
I do feel kind of used
E
But it’s all right, it’s all right
B A
It pleases me to be used by you
Verse 3
E A
I’m talking ’bout you and me now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout nobody else, yeah
E A
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout your money or your fame
E
This is about us, baby
A
And I hope you feel the same
E
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
B A
I’m talking ’bout your love
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B-A is the core of the song; loop it slowly until you can switch between E and A smoothly, as they appear most often.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · G
Bill Withers’ classic funk-soul song about a willingly exploited relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Funk Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a percussive, funky sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
My friends feel it’s their appointed duty
E B A
They keep telling me all about your reputation, yeah
E A
I say, “Leave me alone, mind your own business”
E B A
They say, “You know that she’s only using you, yeah”
E
But I know she’s using me
A
And I don’t mind at all
E
And I know she’s going out with other guys
B A
And I don’t mind at all
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Verse 2
E A
My brother’s sitting on the corner, yeah
E B A
Where he’s been for seven days, yeah
E A
He’s looking for a job, trying to make a living
E B A
But I see him getting further and further behind, yeah
E
But I know I’m using you
A
And I hope you don’t mind
E
Well, I know that your time ain’t your own
B A
But I hope you don’t mind
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Bridge
E
Sometimes, yeah, it’s true
A
I do feel kind of used
E
But it’s all right, it’s all right
B A
It pleases me to be used by you
Verse 3
E A
I’m talking ’bout you and me now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout nobody else, yeah
E A
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout your money or your fame
E
This is about us, baby
A
And I hope you feel the same
E
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
B A
I’m talking ’bout your love
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B-A is the core of the song; loop it slowly until you can switch between E and A smoothly, as they appear most often.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · G
Bill Withers’ classic funk-soul song about a willingly exploited relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Funk Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a percussive, funky sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
My friends feel it’s their appointed duty
E B A
They keep telling me all about your reputation, yeah
E A
I say, “Leave me alone, mind your own business”
E B A
They say, “You know that she’s only using you, yeah”
E
But I know she’s using me
A
And I don’t mind at all
E
And I know she’s going out with other guys
B A
And I don’t mind at all
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Verse 2
E A
My brother’s sitting on the corner, yeah
E B A
Where he’s been for seven days, yeah
E A
He’s looking for a job, trying to make a living
E B A
But I see him getting further and further behind, yeah
E
But I know I’m using you
A
And I hope you don’t mind
E
Well, I know that your time ain’t your own
B A
But I hope you don’t mind
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Bridge
E
Sometimes, yeah, it’s true
A
I do feel kind of used
E
But it’s all right, it’s all right
B A
It pleases me to be used by you
Verse 3
E A
I’m talking ’bout you and me now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout nobody else, yeah
E A
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout your money or your fame
E
This is about us, baby
A
And I hope you feel the same
E
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
B A
I’m talking ’bout your love
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B-A is the core of the song; loop it slowly until you can switch between E and A smoothly, as they appear most often.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · G
Bill Withers’ classic funk-soul song about a willingly exploited relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Funk Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a percussive, funky sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
My friends feel it’s their appointed duty
E B A
They keep telling me all about your reputation, yeah
E A
I say, “Leave me alone, mind your own business”
E B A
They say, “You know that she’s only using you, yeah”
E
But I know she’s using me
A
And I don’t mind at all
E
And I know she’s going out with other guys
B A
And I don’t mind at all
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Verse 2
E A
My brother’s sitting on the corner, yeah
E B A
Where he’s been for seven days, yeah
E A
He’s looking for a job, trying to make a living
E B A
But I see him getting further and further behind, yeah
E
But I know I’m using you
A
And I hope you don’t mind
E
Well, I know that your time ain’t your own
B A
But I hope you don’t mind
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Bridge
E
Sometimes, yeah, it’s true
A
I do feel kind of used
E
But it’s all right, it’s all right
B A
It pleases me to be used by you
Verse 3
E A
I’m talking ’bout you and me now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout nobody else, yeah
E A
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout your money or your fame
E
This is about us, baby
A
And I hope you feel the same
E
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
B A
I’m talking ’bout your love
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B-A is the core of the song; loop it slowly until you can switch between E and A smoothly, as they appear most often.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D · G
Bill Withers’ classic funk-soul song about a willingly exploited relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Funk Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a percussive, funky sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
My friends feel it’s their appointed duty
E B A
They keep telling me all about your reputation, yeah
E A
I say, “Leave me alone, mind your own business”
E B A
They say, “You know that she’s only using you, yeah”
E
But I know she’s using me
A
And I don’t mind at all
E
And I know she’s going out with other guys
B A
And I don’t mind at all
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Verse 2
E A
My brother’s sitting on the corner, yeah
E B A
Where he’s been for seven days, yeah
E A
He’s looking for a job, trying to make a living
E B A
But I see him getting further and further behind, yeah
E
But I know I’m using you
A
And I hope you don’t mind
E
Well, I know that your time ain’t your own
B A
But I hope you don’t mind
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Bridge
E
Sometimes, yeah, it’s true
A
I do feel kind of used
E
But it’s all right, it’s all right
B A
It pleases me to be used by you
Verse 3
E A
I’m talking ’bout you and me now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout nobody else, yeah
E A
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
E B A
I ain’t talking ’bout your money or your fame
E
This is about us, baby
A
And I hope you feel the same
E
I’m talking ’bout your love now, baby
B A
I’m talking ’bout your love
Chorus
E
’Cause once you get me hooked on you
A
It’s all I wanna do
E
I don’t mind you using me
B A
Long as you don’t take it all the way
E
I want to spread the news
A
That if it feels this good getting used
E
Oh, you just keep on using me
B A
Until you use me up
E
Until you use me up
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B-A is the core of the song; loop it slowly until you can switch between E and A smoothly, as they appear most often.