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I Just Called to Say I Love You Chords — Stevie Wonder

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Guitar and piano chords for I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder. Full chord chart with all sections — free at JBX Music.

Intro

| C |

Verse 1

C
No New Year's day, to cele-brate,
C                               Dm
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away,
Dm
No first of spri-ing, no song to sing,
Dm           G          C
In fact here's just another ordi-nary day.

Verse 2

C
No April rain, no flowers bloom,
C                               Dm
No wedding Saturday within the month of June.
Dm
But what it i-is, is something true,
Dm                 G                                   C
Made up of these three words that I must say to you.

Chorus

Dm               G                              C
I just called to say I love you,
Dm                       G                          Am
I just called to say how much I care.
Dm               G                              C
I just called to say I love you,
Dm                                                         C
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

Key Change 1

D#m               G#                        C#
I just called to say I love you.
D#m                                       A#fm
I just called to say how much I ca-a-are, I do.

Key Change 2

Em            A                                         D
I just called to say I love you.
Em                        Bm
I just called to say how much I care.
Em            Bm
I just called to say I love you.
Em                                        A                     D
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

Coda

A#         C                   D
Of my heart, of my heart.

Chords: C  |  Dm  |  G  |  Am  |  F  |  G7  |  D#m  |  G#  |  A#fm  |  Em  |  Bm  |  A  |  D  |  Key: C  |  Learn Guitar Online →

How to Play I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder on Guitar

I Just Called to Say I Love You is one of Stevie Wonder's most famous songs. With capo on the 1st fret, the song starts in C major but modulates up through two successive key changes — each time lifting a semitone, building emotional intensity.

The chord-with-lyrics format above is the most practical way to learn this song — you can see exactly where each chord falls within the vocal melody.

Tips for Playing I Just Called to Say I Love You

  • Capo 1st fret for the original key; the song then modulates up twice more during the chorus.
  • The key changes (D#m section, Em section) require shifting barre chord positions up the neck.
  • On piano, this song is more natural — the key changes are easier to navigate on keys.
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