Gotta Be Good
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Intro: A E A
Verse:
A
Bad little girls
E A
Bad little boys
Stay up all night
E A
Don't get no toys
Verse:
A F#m A F#m
It's easier to say than do
E
You got to be good
F#m E
Cause Santa's got his eye on you so
A
You got to be good (Gotta be good)
I know it's hard 'cause I'm far away
D B
But I'll be back on Christmas Day
A F#m E
Until then let me hear you say
A
You got to be good (Gotta be good)
Verse:
A F#m A F#m
Wait for the real thing and skip all the rest
E
You got ta be good
F#m E
Cause you're the one that this Santa loves the best
A
So you've got to be good (Gotta be good)
And underneath that mistletoe
D B
I'm gonna hold you tight and then I won't let go
A F#m E
Because I really love you so
A A
You got to be good (Gotta be good)
BREAK:
A E
(Gotta be good) You got to be good
A
So good (You got to be good)
A
I know it's hard when you're far away
D B
But I'll be back on Christmas Day
A E
Until then let me hear you say
A
You got to be good (Better be good)
Verse:
E A
Bad little girls
E A
Bad little boys
E A
Stay up all night
E A
Don't need no toys
OUTRO:
A F#m E A
It's easier to say than do
A F#m E A
It's easier to say than do
A F#m E A
It's easier to say than do
(Oh... you gotta be good)
How to play Gotta Be Good
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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.