Do The Right Thing
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INTRO RIFF: x1 solo
x4 with band
e|----------14--------------14--------------14--------------14---------------|
B|------16------16------16------16------16------16------16------16-----------|
G|--16--------------15--------------16--------------15-----------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
INTRO CHORDS: B, D#m, G#m, G#m
verse 1
B D#m
If you can see my intentions
G#m
you could see I'm here for the ride
B D#m
you say you want the view from the pavement
G#m
you say you want a regular life
B D#m
I met somebody else who made a story of it
G#m
she said "we're all just puzzle pieces in denial"
B D#m
and I can hold myself together be a man about it
G#m
in time
Pre-Chorus (double speed)
E D#m
and leaving was the right choice
E D#m
I'll face you when I'm feeling right
Chorus
B D#m
Do the right thing, do the right thing
G#m
Give me a call, when it's over
B D#m
Do the right thing, do the right thing
G#m
Give me a call, when it's over
verse 2
B D#m
If you give me the right direction
G#m
You can save me running a mile
B D#m
and I'll be at the queue at the station
G#m
I'll be at the back of the line
B D#m
Love just came and swept me up like hurricanes I'd never seen
G#m
If I decide to kiss goodnight the person that I used to be
B D#m
It hurts me to think you could meet somebody else
G#m
In the back room
Pre-Chorus (double speed)
E D#m
and leaving was the right choice
E D#m
I'll face you when I'm feeling right
Chorus
B D#m
Do the right thing, do the right thing
G#m
Give me a call, when it's over
B D#m
Do the right thing, do the right thing
G#m
Give me a call, when it's over
BRIDGE (no chords)
Now my lover's gone
where're we?
Spring-time juveniles
In a breeze
Instrumental
B D#m G#m G#m
B D#m G#m G#m
Chorus (double speed)
B D#m
Do the right thing, do the right thing
G#m E
Give me a call, when it's over
B D#m
Do the right thing, do the right thing
G#m E
Give me a call, when it's over
OUTRO
B, D#m, G#m, G#m
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OUTRO RIFF
e|----------9--9----9-------------9--9----9----------------------------------|
B|---------------------9--12-----------------9--12---------------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
How to play Do The Right Thing
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.