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Use Me Chords

Bill Withers Beginner Key of E 4 Chords 4 min read Updated
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · G

Use Me Chords – Guitar

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Me"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Use Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Me" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Use Me"?

It was written by Bill Withers, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · G

Use Me Chords – Ukulele

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Me"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Use Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Me" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Use Me"?

It was written by Bill Withers, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · G

Use Me Chords – Piano

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Me"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Use Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Me" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Use Me"?

It was written by Bill Withers, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · G

Use Me Chords – Banjo

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Me"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Use Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Me" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Use Me"?

It was written by Bill Withers, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · G

Use Me Chords – Mandolin

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Me"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Use Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Me" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Use Me"?

It was written by Bill Withers, and released in 1972.

Etap to play
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D · G

Use Me Chords – Harmonica

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Use Me"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and G.

Is "Use Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Use Me" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Use Me"?

It was written by Bill Withers, and released in 1972.

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