Do What You Gotta Do
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Intro D A A D D A Bm G
D A A A G Bm A
D A Bm G D A A D
Sometimes you've got to take the heat
D A Bm G D A A D
If your gonna walk down on the mean street
G Bm
Take the heat and you see it through
A
'Cause sometimes it comes down to
D A A D G Bm A
Do what you gotta do
D A Bm G D A A D
Sometimes it goes right down to the wire
D A Bm G D A A D
And you might have to walk through the fire
G Bm
Walk on, boy, all the way through
A
'Cause sometimes it just comes down to
D A A D D A A D
Do what you gotta do
[Refrão] D
Well there's people that'll tell you its just no use
A
And there's people that'll tell you that your gonna lose
D A Bm A G A
People that'll tell you anything your going to listen to
Do what you gotta do
Fill in D A A D D A Bm G
D A A D G Bm A
D A Bm G D A A D
Someday they're going to call your name
D A A D
They'll come looking for someone to blame
G Bm
What's your name, boy, hey you just tell them true
A
'Cause they can't take the truth from you
D A A D
So do what you gotta do
[Refrão] D
Well, they'll call you a hero or a traitor
A
But you'll find out that, sooner or later,
G D Bm A D A
Nobody in this world is gonna do it for you
Do what you gotta do
Fill in D A A D D A Bm G D A A D
G D Bm
There ain't nobody in this world
A D A
That's gonna do it for you
Do what you gotta do
Outro D G A D
How to play Do What You Gotta Do
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.