Do The Math
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No capo. However, you may find it easier to move it down two half steps and put a
Capo on 2.
verse 1:
A Bm D
Do the math, because you only have so many
A Bm D
hours left to make it count
A Bm D
Subtract the fact, first you have to figure out what
A Bm D
life is really all about
PreChorus 1:
C#m D
You can count the minutes and you can avoid the seconds
C#m D E
You can call the standards forgetting all your lessons now
Chorus 1:
D A
I count on one hand
F#m E
What matters to me most
D A
Only time can
F#m E
Subtract them I suppose
D A
But I'm trying
F#m E
Trying not to let it go
D
Still the numbers drop
E
It's just not adding up
verse 2:
A Bm D
Do the math; the path you plan to get you by may
A Bm D
not be, not be working out
A Bm D
Subtract the fact, the future that you carry on your
A Bm D
shoulders, adds up ounce by ounce
PreChorus 2:
C#m D
You can count the minutes and you can avoid the seconds
C#m D E
You can call the standards forgetting all your lessons now
Chorus 2:
D A
I count on one hand
F#m E
What matters to me most
D A
Only time can
F#m E
Subtract them I suppose
D A
But I'm trying
F#m E
Trying not to let it go
D
Still the numbers drop
E
It's just not adding up
Bridge:
B B C#m E
B B C#m E
It's just not adding up...
B B C#m E
B B C#m E
Chorus 3/4:
D A
I count on one hand
F#m E
What matters to me most
D A
Only time can
F#m E
Subtract them I suppose
D A
But I'm trying
F#m E
Trying not to let it go
D
Still the numbers drop
E
It's just not adding up
Repeat, end on A
How to play Do The Math
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.