God Only Knows
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[Verso 1]
Gm Bb
Tipping the bottle 'cause she's been in trouble
F
And no there's no easy way out
Gm Bb
Wasted her tears and the best of her years
F
'Cause she couldn't give all of herself
Gm Bb
And she don't want children
F
She grew up missing home
Gm Bb
God only knows that she's always been fighting
F
For something to call her own
[Refrão]
Gm Bb
How does it feel?
F C
How does it feel to be young?
Gm Bb
Reckless and real
F C
Weightlessly under the gun
Gm7
To be over the moon
Bb F
And carelessly under the sun
[Verso 2]
Gm Bb
Rented a place in the heart of L.A
F
Far from who she used to be
Gm Bb
She meets a boy from the south of Detroit
F
Who reminds her how it feels to dream
Gm Bb
So they get married
F
But God knows she's still alone
Gm Bb
Carries her baby
F
And raises him on her own
[Refrão]
Gm Bb
How does it feel?
F C
How does it feel to be young?
Gm Bb
Reckless and real
F C
Weightlessly under the gun
Gm7
To be over the moon
Bb F
And carelessly under the sun
Interlúdio Gm Bb F C
Gm Bb F C
[Refrão]
Gm Bb
How does it feel?
F C
How does it feel to be young?
Gm Bb
Reckless and real
F C
Weightlessly under the gun
Gm7
To be over the moon
Bb F
And carelessly under the sun
Gm7
To be over the moon
Bb F
And carelessly under the sun
How to play God Only Knows
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.