Bill Withers - Just The Two Of Us Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar B7 chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar G# | A♭ chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [B7] [Em] [G] [C] [B7] [Em]
[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.
[chorus]
Just the [C]two of us, [B7]we can make [Em]it if we [G7]try,
Just the [C]two of [B7]us, just the [Em]two of us.
Just the [C]two of us, [B7]building [Em]castles in the [G7]sky,
Just the [C]two of [B7]us, you [Em]and I.
[verse 2]
[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]
[chorus]
Just the [C]two of us, [B7]we can make [Em]it if we [G7]try,
Just the [C]two of [B7]us, just the [Em]two of us.
Just the [C]two of us, [B7]building [Em]castles in the [G7]sky,
Just the [C]two of [B7]us, you [Em]and I.
[Closing]
[C] [B] [Bb] [A] [Ab] [G] [C] [C] [F] [C] [B] [Bb] [A] [Ab] [G] [C] [C] [F]
[C] [B] [Em] [G] [C] [B] [Em]
[C]I hear the [B7]crystal raindrops [Em]fall on [G]the 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]
[chorus]
Just the [C]two of us, [B7]we can make [Em]it if we [G7]try,
Just the [C]two of [B7]us, just the [Em]two of us.
Just the [C]two of us, [B7]building [Em]castles in the [G7]sky,
Just the [C]two of [B7]us, you [Em]and I.
How to play Just The Two Of Us on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Bill Withers - Just The Two Of Us on guitar requires 10 chords and 14 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓-↓-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Just The Two Of Us uses these transitions most often: B7 → Em (26), C → B7 (26), and Em → C (13). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - B7 chord transition.
1. C → B7 chord transition
To move from C to B7;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
2. B7 → Em chord transition
To move from B7 to Em;
- While playing B7, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
3. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
4. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
5. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
6. Em → G7 chord transition
To move from Em to G7;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 1.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
7. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
8. C → B chord transition
To move from C to B;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 4.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Place pinky on B string fret 4.
9. B → Bb chord transition
To move from B to Bb;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 3.
- Slide your pinky on B string from fret 4 to fret 3.
10. Bb → A chord transition
To move from Bb to A;
- While playing Bb, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
11. A → Ab chord transition
To move from A to Ab;
- Slide your index finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 4.
12. Ab → G chord transition
To move from Ab to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
13. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
14. B → Em chord transition
To move from B to Em;
- While playing B, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to D string fret 2.
Just The Two Of Us chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Just The Two Of Us.
- Just The Two Of Us includes 113 chord transitions, 14 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Just The Two Of Us contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Just The Two Of Us connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → F: 16%
- C → B: 1%
After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).- Em → C: 26%
- Em → G: 18%