How Bad Do You Want It
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Robert (E) Johnson went to the (A) cross(E)roads
(E) So the legend (A) goes
He left with his (A) guit(E)ar
And the (B) devil (A) took his (E) soul
The (B) devil (A) took his (E) soul
(E) (E) (E) (E)
Been (E) out here on this highway
Breathing diesel smoke
Driving hard for hours
Trying to (A) make that (G) Memphis (E) show
People always ask me
"Son what does it take -
To reach out and touch your dreams?"
To (A) them I (G) always (E) say
Are you (A) hungry?
Are you (D) thirsty?
Is it a (A) fire that (B) burns you up inside?
How bad do you (E) want it? (A)
How bad do you (E) need it? (A)
Are you (E) eating, sleeping, dreaming
With that (B) one thing on your mind?
How bad do you (E) want it? (A)
How bad do you (E) need it? (A)
Cause if you (B) want it all
You've got to lay it (G) all out on the (E) line
I (E) get to make my living
Doing what I love
Every night I give my heart and soul
Some(A)times that (G) ain't en(E)ough
But brother, if you're like me
Looking down that road
Be careful of that wild wind, son
Some(A)times it (G) don't let (E) go
Can you (A) feel it?
Can you (D) taste it?
Can you (A) hear it (B) knocking at your door?
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There's (B) always a price you pay no matter what you do
If you're gonna (B) climb that mountain to the top
It (B) always comes down (NC) to
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Robert (E) Johnson went to the (A) cross(E)roads
(E) So the legend (A) goes
He left with his (A) guit(E)ar
And the (B) devil (A) took his (E) soul
The (B) devil (A) took his (E) soul
How to play How Bad Do You Want It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.