God Knows What
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Intro: D G D A
D G
Long after the last train rolled out of town
D A
I had to find out if the world was round
D G
So I left Louisiana, big city bound
D A D
Looking for god knows what
D G
Mama gave me her bible and choked back the tears
D A
Said, girl, it so easy to get lost out there
D G
Every night I'll remember you in my prayers
D A D
While you're looking for god knows what
D G D
God knows what I was after
A D
God knows what was on my mind
G D
Every step I took fell faster
A
Everything I left behind
G D
Turned into the greener pastures
A Em
What will I find after all this time
G A D
Coming back from god knows what
D G
Pride tastes bitter and dreams die hard
D A
It's tough to admit but at least that's a start
D G
Took along way around but that old backyard
D A D
Beats the devil out of god knows what
G D
God knows what I was after
A D
God knows what was on my mind
G D
Every step I took fell faster
A
Everything I left behind
G D
Turned into the greener pastures
A Em
What will I find after all this time
G A
Coming back from god knows
G D A D
what I was after god knows what was on my mind
G D
Every step I took fell faster
A
Everything I left behind
G D
Turned into the greener pastures
A Em
What will I find after all this time
G A D
Coming back from god knows what
God knows what (god knows what)
God knows what
How to play God Knows What
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.