Just The Two Of Us Guitar Chords

“Just the Two of Us” is a timeless classic soul ballad, originally written by Bill Withers, William Salter, and Ralph MacDonald. It was first released in 1981 on Grover Washington Jr.’s album Winelight, but Withers’ own vocal version, appearing on his 1982 album Naked & Warm, quickly became the more popular rendition.

Just The Two Of Us Chords

[C] I see the [B7] crystal rain drops [Em] fall,
and the [G] beauty of it [C] all
Is when [B7] the sun comes [Em] shining through
[C] To make those [B7] rainbows in my [Em] mind
When I think [G] of you [C] sometime,
And I want to [B7] spend some time with [Em] you

Just the [C] two of us, [B7]
we can make [Em] it if we t [G7] ry,
Just the [C] two of [B7] us,
just the [Em] two of us.
Just the [C] two of us, [B7]
building cas [Em] tles in the sk [G7] y,
Just the [C] two of [B7] us,
you [Em] and I.

[C] We look for [B7] love, no time for [Em] tears,
wasted [G] water’s all [C] that is,
And it [B7] don’t make no [Em] flowers grow.
[C] Good things [B7] might come to [Em] those who wait
But not for [G] those who wait [C] too late
We’ve got to [B7] go for all we know. [Em]

Just the [C] two of us,
[B7] we can make [Em] it if we t [G7] ry,
Just the [C] two of [B7] us,
just the [Em] two of us.
Just the [C] two of us,
[B7] building cas [Em] tles in the sk [G7] y,
Just the [C] two of [B7] us,you [Em] and I.

[C] I hear the cry [B7] stal raindrops
f [Em] all on th [G] e window down [C] the hall
And it [B7] becomes the [Em] morning dew.
[C] And Darling, [B7] when the morning [Em] comes
And I see [G] the morning sun, [C]
I want to be [B7] the one with you. [Em]

Just the [C] two of us, [B7]
we can make [Em] it if we t [G7] ry,
Just the [C] two of [B7] us,
just the [Em] two of us.
Just the [C] two of us, [B7]
building cas [Em] tles in the sk [G7] y,
Just the [C] two of [B7] us, you [Em] and I.

Just The Two Of Us Song Details

• Genre: Soul, R&B, Jazz
• Release Date: 1981 (Grover Washington Jr.), 1982 (Bill Withers)
• Lyrics: Bill Withers
• Music: William Salter, Ralph MacDonald
• Label: Elektra Records
• Length: 5:01 (Bill Withers version)
• Grammy Awards: Nominated for Record of the Year in 1982

The song’s lyrics express a deep love and commitment between two partners, celebrating the simple joys of being together. The melody is smooth and soothing, with a catchy hook and Withers’ signature warm vocals. The song has been used in numerous films and television shows, and it remains a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions.

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