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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "When I Need You" by Celine Dion, in D♭ major at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "When I Need You" by Celine Dion

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “When I Need You” by Celine Dion.

When I Need You
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrepop · adult contemporary · ballad
Moodtender · romantic · comforting
SignatureCeline Dion’s signature ballad, intimate and emotionally direct
D♭ major
Key
107
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
C♯
C♯7
F♯maj/3
F♯
E♭hdim7
C♯maj/5
B♭m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
Celine Dion’s powerful, clear, and emotive lead voice, front‑and‑center
piano
warm, resonant acoustic piano providing the harmonic foundation
strings
lush, sweeping orchestral strings that swell with the vocal line
bass
soft, supportive bass that underpins the harmony without drawing attention
drums
subtle, brushed percussion that adds gentle rhythmic pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Let’s Talk About Love (1997)

All of Let’s Talk About Love
Artist

Celine Dion

Celine Dion is a French Canadian singer from Charlemagne, Quebec, who started recording in French as a teenager before building a massive international following in pop and adult contemporary music. She has one of the most powerful and recognizable voices in pop, and her career spans decades of chart-topping ballads, world tours, and long-running Las Vegas residencies. Her catalog moves between sweeping orchestral pop, soft rock, and occasional classical crossover.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "When I Need You" in?

"When I Need You" by Celine Dion is in D♭ major.

What is the tempo of "When I Need You"?

"When I Need You" plays at around 107 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "When I Need You"?

The core progression is N, C♯, C♯7, F♯maj/3, F♯, and E♭hdim7, built around the D♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "When I Need You"?

The recording features piano, strings, bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "When I Need You" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "When I Need You" by Celine Dion, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "When I Need You" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"When I Need You" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 107 BPM in D♭ major with 29 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "When I Need You" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "When I Need You" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "When I Need You" on?

"When I Need You" appears on Let’s Talk About Love (1997).

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