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intro: |G|Em|A7| |C| |G|
 
A
Whatever gets you thru the night
C G
'salright, 'salright.
A
It's yor money or your life
C G
'salright, 'salright.
Em D
Don't need a sword to cut thru' flowers,
C G
Oh no, Oh no
 
A
Whatever gets you thru' your life
C G
'salright, 'salright.
 
Do it wrong or do it right
C G
'salright, 'salright.
 
Don't need a watch to waste your time,
C G
Oh no, Oh no
 
 
Chords during Sax solo:
 
|Em| |A7| | |D7|A7|D7|
 
A7 D
Hold me darlin', come on listen to me,
A7 D
I won't do you no harm;
A7 D
Trust me darlin', come on listen to me
C G
Come on listen to me, come on listen,listen.
 
 
Chords for second Sax solo:
 
|Em|A7| |C| |G|
 
A
Whatever gets you to the light
C G
'salright, 'salright
A
Out of the blue or out of sight
C G
'salright, 'salright
Em A
Don't need a gun to blow you mind,
C G
Oh no Oh no
 
{fade on last Sax solo}

How to play by

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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