God Only Knows
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Intro: A E/G# A E/G# A E/G# F#m (E)
D/A Bm
I may not always love you
F#m B/A
But long as there are stars above you
E/B C°
You never need to doubt it
E/B Bb7(5b)
I'll make you so sure about it
A E/G# F#m7 (E)
God only knows what I'd be without you
D/A Bm
If you should ever leave me
F#m B/A
Though life would still go on believe me
E/B C°
The world could show nothing to me
E/B Bb7(5b)
So what good would living do me
A E/G# F#m7 (E)
God only knows what I'd be without you
A G A G
G A Bm E
A/E F° A/E D#7(5b)
D A/C# Bm
God only knows what I'd be without you
D/A Bm
If you should ever leave me
F#m B/A
Though life would still go on believe me
E/B C°
The world could show nothing to me
E/B Bb7(5b)
So what good would living do me
A E/G# F#m7 E
God only knows what I'd be without you
A E/G# F#m7 E
God only knows what I'd be without you
How to play God Only Knows
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.