To Be With You, MR BIG

Learn How to Play “To Be With You” by Mr. Big on Acoustic Guitar

In this guitar lesson, we’re diving into Mr. Big’s classic 90s acoustic hit, “To Be With You” — a singalong favourite that’s perfect for beginner and intermediate players. With just one simple strumming pattern throughout and a few easy chords (plus alternatives for barre chords), this song is both fun and approachable to learn.

You’ll find chord boxes, rhythm charts, and a link to the full YouTube video lesson to guide you step-by-step.

• Time Signature: 4/4

• Key: E major (with a key change to G in the final chorus before returning to E)

 

THE SONG

Chords:

alts for easier options –

Rhythm:

The following rhythm plays throughout the entire song.  It’s a 1 bar rhythm.

Chord Sequence:

These are all the parts for the song. The Song Structure is below.

(Play the above chord sequence twice)

 

Song Structure:

| VERSE 1 |  PRE-CHORUS | CHORUS | VERSE 2 | PRE- CHORUS | CHORUS | BRIDGE | GUITAR SOLO | PRE- CHORUS  | KEY CHANGE CHORUS  | ORIGINAL KEY CHORUS  |

 

 

🎸 For additional video lesson help with this lesson ⤵️

 

🎸FULL SONG PLAY THROUGH⤵️