You and I Guitar Chords

“You and I” is a timeless rock ballad by the German band Scorpions, released in 1996 on their album Pure Instinct. The song quickly became a global hit, reaching the top 10 in charts across Europe and even peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It remains one of the band’s most beloved and recognizable songs.

You and I Guitar Chords

[C] I lose con [Am] trol
[Dm] because of you [G] babe
[C] I lose con [Am] trol
[Dm] when you look at me like [G] this
[C] theres something in your
[Am] eyes that is [Dm] sayin to [G] night
Im not a [C] child anymore,
life has [Am] opened the door
to a [Dm] new exciting [G] life

[C] I lose con [Am] trol when Im
[Dm] close to you [G] babe
[C] I lose con [Am] trol dont
[Dm] look at me like [G] this
theres [C] something in your [Am] eyes,
is this [Dm] love at first [G] sight
like a [C] flower that grows, life just
[Am] wants you to know
all the [Dm] secrets of [G] life

[Dm] Its all written down in your
[Em] lifelines
[Dm] its written down in [G] side your heart

[C] You and [Am] I [Dm] just have a [G] dream
[C] to find our [Am] love a place
[Dm] where we can hide a [G] way
[C] you and [Am] I [Dm] were just [G] made
[C] to love each [Am] other now
for [Dm] ever and a [G] day

[C] I lose con [Am] trol when Im
[Dm] close to you [G] babe
[C] I lose con [Am] trol dont
[Dm] look at me like [G] this
theres [C] something in your
[Am] eyes that is [Dm] sayin to [G] night
Im so [C] curious for more just like
[Am] never before
in my [Dm] innocent [G] life

[Dm] Its all written down in your
[Em] lifelines
[Dm] its written down in [G] side your heart

[Am] Time stands still [G]
[F] when days of innocence are
[G] falling for the night
I [Am] love you girl I always [G] will
I [F] swear Im there for you
[G] till the day Ill [E] die

You and I Chords Song Details

Released: 1996
Album: Pure Instinct

Genre: Rock ballad
Length: 5:17
Writers: Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker

Producer: Keith Olsen, Dieter Dierks

“You and I” is a powerful and emotive ballad driven by Klaus Meine’s soaring vocals and Rudolf Schenker’s signature guitar riffs. The song features a strong melody, a memorable chorus, and a touch of symphonic elements that add to its grandeur.

The lyrics of “You and I” are a romantic declaration of love and devotion. They speak of a bond that transcends time and circumstance, with lines like “Forever and a day, you’ll always be my guiding light” and “Through the years, through every tear, you’ll be the one I hold so dear.” The song’s message of enduring love has resonated with listeners for generations.

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You and I Guitar Chords

[Dm] Its all written down in your
[Em] lifelines
[Dm] its written down in [G] side your heart

[Am] Time stands still [G]
[F] when days of innocence are
[G] falling for the night
I [Am] love you girl I always [G] will
I [F] swear Im there for you
[G] till the day Ill [E] die