Couldn't Do Nothing Right
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G D
The lamp is broken on the mantle
G D
My mind is blown and I'm going away
G D
It's getting more than I can handel
G D
It's getting more than I can take
C D G
I couldn't stay here if I wanted
C D Em
I couldn't stay here if I tried
C D G G/F# Em
You were always so dissapointed in me
C D G D C
I could never do nothing right
G D
And I worked hard to make a living
G D
To make a living good for you
G D
But you wanted more than I was giving
G D
I guess that was more than I could do
C D G
I couldn't stay here if I wanted
C D Em
I couldn't stay here if I tried
C D G G/F# Em
You were always so dissapointed in me
C D G D C G
I could never do nothing right
How to play Couldn't Do Nothing Right
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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.