Gettin Even
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C G7 C
Gettin’ even has got me nowhere but lonesome
F G7 F
I’ve never been this blue that’s for sure
C
You can bet I’d be forgettin’ gettin’ even
G7 C
If I ever get another chance with her
G7 C
Last night I saw my baby out dancing
F G7 C
With an old sweetheart she used to know before
F C A7
This jealous heart of mine starts runnin’ overtime
F G7 C
Figuring out a way to even up the score
C G7 C
Gettin’ even has got me nowhere but lonesome
F G7 F
I’ve never been this blue that’s for sure
C
You can bet I’d be forgettin’ gettin’ even
G7 C
If I ever get another chance with her
G7 C
Well I walked right up I called her name I told her
F G7 C
I was through with her right there before the crowd
F C A7
I never dreamed that she was looking for me
F G7 C
My gettin’ even has got me crying loud
C G7 C
Gettin’ even has got me nowhere but lonesome
F G7 F
I’ve never been this blue that’s for sure
C
You can bet I’d be forgettin’ gettin’ even
G7 C
If I ever get another chance with her
G7 C
If I ever get another chance with her
G7 C
If I ever get another chance with her
How to play Gettin Even
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.