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πΈ Intro:
Am
Let's go back to the beginning
Bb Am
I just wanna be a good wife
πΈ Verse 1:
Bb
Waking him up nice and slow, bring him coffee in bed
Am
Listen to his problems, tell him that I understand
Bb
Touch him so he knows in his heart, he's the only one
Am
Try to loosen up and be more fun
A7
Yeah, I could be more fun
πΈ Chorus:
Gm
God, help me be a good wife, Am
'Cause he needs me
Gm
Even when he's not right
Dm
He still needs me
πΈ Verse 2:
Bb
Help me let go of all the things that make me mad
Am
At the end of the day, he's gotta know that I've got his back
Bb
And if he comes home stressed out, I can pack him a bowl
Am
Just let him be himself, don't try to control
πΈ Chorus:
Gm
God, help me be a good wife
Am
'Cause he needs me
Gm
Even when he's not right
Dm
He still needs me
πΈ Bridge:
F
And the truth is
Bb
I could probably make it on my own
F A7
But without him, this house just wouldn't be a home
Bb Am
And I don't wanna be alone
πΈ Interlude:
Bb Am Gm Dm
πΈ Chorus:
Gm
God, help me be a good wife
Am
'Cause he needs me
Gm
Even when he's not right
Dm
He still needs me
πΈ Outro:
Gm
Help me be a good wife
Am
'Cause I need him, ooh
Gm
And I know, I know, I know
Yeah, I know, I know, I know
Dm
That I need him
Bb
Help me be a good wife
Am Bb FM7
I just wanna be a good wife
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Published: September 10, 2021
Last Updated: February 24, 2026