Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul and rnb singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, known as "The Prince of Soul", or "The Prince of Motown." Originally a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows, he pursued a solo career after the group disbanded and released many successful solo hits including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Let's Get It On" and "What's Going On". His best albums are still held in extremely high regard, and he is often cited as one of the finest singers of his era.
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...YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY... by Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell ---------------------------------...............................
*from 'You're All I Need' (1968)*
*CAPO 2nd FRET*
(Original Key: A)
Chorus 1:
G6A7Cm6G6 (You're all, I need to get by).
G6 (You're all, Like the sweet morning dew, A7 (I need, I took one look at you, Cm/G To get by...) And it was plain to see, G You were my destiny.
G (You're all, With my arms open wide, A7 (I need, I threw away my pride, Cm/G To get by...) I'll sacrifice for you, G Dedicate my life for you.
Verse 1:
GGmaj7Am7G/B I will go where you lead, always there in time of need. A7Cm And when I lose my will, you'll be there to push me up the hill.
GCGC There's no, no looking back for us, GC6GA7Cm We got love sure 'nough, that's e-nough. GCGCmG You're all, you're all I need to get by.
Chorus 2:
GA7CmG (You're all, I need to get by).
G (You're all, Like an eagle protects his nest, A7 (I need, For you, I'll do my best. Cm/G To get by...) Stand by you like a tree, G And dare anybody to try and move me.
G (You're all, Darling in you I found, A7 (I need, Strength where I was torn down. Cm/G To get by...) Don't know what's in store, G But together we can open any door.
Verse 2:
GGmaj7Am7G/B Just to do what's good for you, and inspire you a little higher. A7Cm I know you can make a man, out of a soul that didn't have a goal.
GCGC 'Cos we, we got the right foundation, GC6GA7CmG And with love and de-termi-nation, you're all, you're all I:
CCm Won't stop honey, do a little more y'all, GCCm All, all the joys, under the sun; you are the one.
Bridge 1:
GF7E7Cm You're all, you're all I need... GF7E7Cm You're all I need... A7D9 (G) You're all I need, to get by.