Go By Feel
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Intro: G / / Gm / / / / C Bb Gm / / / / F / Gm
Verse: 1
Gm
Down in Mississippi, I knew a blind man
Gm
This is what he told me, when I tried to lend a hand
Cm F Gm
I go by feel, yes, I go by feel
D# Cm F Gm
The only way I know what's real, people, I go by feel
Verse: 2
Gm
People always ask me about the blues I play
Gm
I say it just comes through me, I don't know no other way
Cm F Gm
I go by feel,hmmm I go by feel
D# Cm F Gm
The only way I know what's real Hey, I go by feel
Bridge
Cm
Sometimes it seems like a mystery
Gm
I just close my eyes and it comes to me
Cm
There's somethin' I don't even understand
D
I just open my heart and it flows right through my hand
Instrumental
Gm / / / / Cm / / Gm / / D# / F Gm / /
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Verse: 3
Gm
When I'm with a woman, and I wonder if there's love
Gm C Fm F
All the proof I need is right there in her touch
Cm Gm
I go by feel,
D# Cm F Gm
the only way I know what's real Hey, I go by feel
Cm F Gm
I go by feel People, I go by feel
D# Cm F Gm
The only way I know if it's real Hey, I go by feel
Gm
Go by feel, go by feel
Gm
Yes. (Go by feel, go by feel)
F Gm
That's what I'm talkin' about
Gm
Oo, I go by feel
Gm
Oo, I go by feel
Gm
Oo, I go by feel
How to play Go By Feel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.