Do What You Gotta Do
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Intro: F Bb (x2)
Verse
F C Dm
Girl, I can understand how it might be kind of hard to love a guy like me
F Bb
I don't blame you much for wanting to be free
C F
I just wanted you to know
F C Dm
I loved you better than your own kin did from the very start
F Bb C
It's my own fault for what happens to my heart
F
You see I've always known you'd go
[Refrão] C Bb F
Now you just do what you gotta do, my wild and sweet love
Dm C Bb F
Though it may mean I'll never kiss those sweet lips again
Bb F
Pay that no mind
Bb C
Just find that dappled dream of yours
F
And come on back and see me when you can
Instrumental
F Bb x2
Verse
F C Dm
Now, I know they make you sad, they make you feel so bad
F
They say you don't treat me like you should
Bb
They got ways to make you feel no good
C F
I guess they've got no way to know
C Dm
I've had my eyes wide open from the very start
F
And girl, you never lied to me
Bb C
The part of you they'll never see
F
Is the part you've shown to me
[Refrão] C Bb F
Now you just do what you gotta do, my wild and sweet love
Dm C Bb F
Though it may mean I'll never kiss those sweet lips again
Bb F
Pay that no mind
Bb C
Just find that dappled dream of yours
F
And come on back to see me when you can
Fade out
[Refrão] C Bb F
Now you just do what you wanna do, my wild and sweet love
Dm C Bb F
Though it may mean I'll never kiss those sweet lips again
Bb F
Pay that no mind
Bb C
Just find that dappled dream of yours
F
And come on back and see me when you can
How to play Do What You Gotta Do
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.