Get A Grip On Yourself
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[intro: ]keyboard riff of D A C F G (whole band come in on the G).
guitar stays on the chord of G, while the keyboard riff is played another
three times.
G
Didn't have the money round to buy a Morry Thou
F C G
Been around and seen a lot to shake me anyhow
G
Begged and borrowed sometimes I admit I even stole
F C G
But the worst crime that I ever did was playing rock'n'roll
D F G
But the money's no good, just get a grip on yourself
D F G
But the money's no good, just get a grip on yourself
G
Suffering convictions on a two way stretch inside
F C G
The air in here in pretty thin, I think I'll go outside
G
Committed for insanity and crimes against the soul
F C G
The worst crime that I ever did was play some rock'n'roll
D F G
But the money's no good, just get a grip on yourself
D F G
But the money's no good, just get a grip on yourself
And you should know!
(during this bit, the guitar and bass stay on D while
the keyboard plays the chords)
D A/D C/D F/D G/D
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... (x3)
D A/D C/D F/D G
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
keyboard solo:
D A C F G (x4)
D A C F G
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... (x2)
G
Now I find from week to week the sentence sticking fast
F C G
Turn the corner, rub my eyes, and hope the world will last
G
Stranger from another planet, welcome to our hole
F C G
Just strap on your guitar and we'll play some rock and roll
D F G
But the money's no good, just get a grip on yourself
D F G
But the money's no good, just get a grip on yourself
And you should know!
(during this bit, the guitar and bass stay on D while
the keyboard plays the chords)
D A/D C/D F/D G/D
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... (x3)
D A/D C/D F/D G
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
keyboard solo:
D A C F G (over oohs, x3) D A C F F/G
end on F/G
How to play Get A Grip On Yourself
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 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.