Get While The Gettins Good
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[Intro ]
A
She got her last cheque, took the apron off her neck
A
Hung it up, grabbed her stuff
A
Headed out to the truck
D G D A
She finally had enough
verse 1
A
She took a black top down to the truck stop
A
Bought a map, ball cap, bag of Fritos in her lap
D G D A
Push had come to shove
[Refrão]
Chorus
Em G D A
Oooo she finally understood
Em G D A
Oooo you gotta get while the getting’s good
verse 2
A
On the very same day, couple hundred miles away
A
Guy gets a mixed text from the crazy psycho ex
D G D A
She said I’m coming back
A
(Oh lord have mercy)
verse 3
A
Grabbed his boots, grabbed his socks
A
Wishing he had changed the locks
A
Running through the neighbours yard
A
Hits the sprinkler goes down hard
D G D A
Praying he gets out of line
[Refrão]Chorus
Em G D A
Oooo I guess he understood
Em G D A
Oooo you gotta get while the getting’s good
Lead
A Em G D A
Bridge
A
When you feel those four walls, start to getting too small
A
Cash it in, roll it in, make like the prairie wind
[Refrão]
Chorus
Em G D A
Oooo I guess they understood
Em G D A
Oooo you gotta get while the getting’s good
Em G D A
Oooo I guess they understood
Em G D A
Oooo you gotta get while the getting’s good
How to play Get While The Gettins Good
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.