Get It While You Can
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
C Em
In this world, where people
F C
are fighting with each other.
C
No one to care, oh
Bb F
Not even your own brother.
C E
So if someone comes along,
F G#
Who gives you genuine affection
[Chorus]
C Bb F
Get it while you can.
C Bb F
Get it while you can.
C G
Get it while you can.
Am G
Don't you turn your back on love.
[Verse 2]
C Em
When you love somebody
F C
You're taking a chance on sorrow,
C Bb F
But then who knows, baby,'Cause we may not be here tomorrow.
C E
So if someone comes your way
F G#
With love and protection
[Chorus]
C Bb F
Get it while you can.
C Bb F
Get it while you can
C G
Get it while you can.
Am G
Don't you turn your back on love.
[Verse 3]
G
I wanna tell you a little bit about myself
C Em
Once I had a good woman
F C
But I didn't count my blessings
C
Oh, I wish she could hear me
Bb F
I learned a bitter lesson
C E
So if someone brings you love,
F G#
Don't throw it away like I did
[Chorus]
C Bb F
Get it while you can.
C Bb F
Get it while you can
C G
Get it while you can.
Am G
Don't you turn your back on love.
C Bb F
Get it while you can.
C Bb F
Get it while you can
C G
Get it while you can.
Am G
Don't you turn your back on love.
How to play Get It While You Can
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.