God Gave Rock'n'Roll to You
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C# F#m F# Bm E A F# B G# C# F#
(INTRO)
B F#/A# G#m G#m/F#
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
E G A B
Put it in the soul of everyone
E A
Do you know what you want? You don't know for sure
E A
You don't feel right, you can't find a cure
G D
And you're gettin' less than what you're lookin' for
E A
You don't have money or a fancy car
E A
And you're tired of wishin' on a falling star
G D F#
You gotta put your faith in a loud guitar
(refrão)
B F#/A# G#m G#m/F#
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
E G A B
Gave rock and roll to everyone (oh yeah)
B F#/A# G#m G#m/F#
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
E G A B
Put it in the soul of everyone
"Now listen"
E A
If you wanna be a singer, or play guitar
E A
Man, you gotta sweat or you won't get far
G D
Cause it's never too late to work nine-to-five
E A
You can take a stand, or you can compromise
E A
You can work real hard or just fantasize
G D F# G# A#
But you don't start livin' till you realize - "I gotta tell ya!"
D# Bb/D Cm Cm/Bb
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
G# B C# D#
Gave rock and roll to everyone
D# Bb/D Cm Cm/Bb
God gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to you
G# F# C#
Put it in the soul
(instrumental break)
(D# G# C# D# G# C# F# C#)2X D# C# A# D#
G# D#/G
God gave rock and roll to you (to everyone he gave the song to be sung)
Fm Fm/D# C# F# G#
Gave rock and roll to you, gave rock and roll to everyone
G# D#/G
God gave rock and roll to you (to everyone he gave the song to be sung)
Fm Fm/D# C# F# G#
Gave rock and roll to you, saved rock and roll for everyone
Saved rock and roll
(solo)
(refrão)
"I know life sometimes can get tough! And I know life sometimes can be a drag!
But people, we have been given a gift, we have been given a road
And that road's name is... Rock and Roll!"
How to play God Gave Rock'n'Roll to You
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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.