Get Down
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Intro: D E7 G D
Bm
Lavishly our lives are wasted
D
Humbleness is left untasted
G D
You can't live your life to please yourself, yeah
Bm
That's a tip from my mistake
D
Exactly what it doesn't take
G Bm A
To win you've got to come in last place.
D E7
To live your life you've got to lose it
G D
And all the losers get a crown.
D
I get down, and he lifts me up
E7
I get down, and he lifts me up
G
I get down, and he lifts me up
D
I get down
Bm
All I need's another day
D
Where I can't seem to get away
G D
From the many things that drag me down, yeah
Bm
I'm sure you've had a day like me
D
Where nothing seems to set you free
G Bm A
From the burdens you can't carry all alone
D E7
In your weakness He is stronger
G D
In your darkness He shines through
D E7
When you're crying He's your comfort
G D
When you're all alone He's carrying you
D E7
This valley is so deep
G D
I can barely see the sun
D E7
I cry out for mercy Lord
G D
And You lift me up again
How to play Get Down
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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.