I Ain't Got You
View chords used in this chart
Intro: A F#m D E7
A
I got an Ivy League suit
With a slim lapel
F#m
Jet black jacket
That rings up the bell
D
Bad motorcycle and a sportscar too
E7
Oh what ain't I got?
A D E7
I ain't got you
A
I got a pork pie hat
With a snap down brim
F#m
Charcoal blazer with a corduroy trim
D
Whole lot of records and a Hi-Fi too
E7
Oh what ain't I got?
A D E7
I ain't got you
C#
I worked all summer and save my dough
F#m
Now I got a lot of things to show
B
Goodies galore never had before
E
They don't mean a thing
E7
Without the girl I adore
A
(I'd give it) all away and kiss it goodbye
F#m
My suits and jackets, and my real Hi-Fi
D
My big motorcycle and my sportscar too
E A
I'd give it all away if I could just get you
D A
(I ain't got you)
inter: A F#m D E7 A D A
C#
I worked all summer and save my dough
F#m
Now I got a lot of things to show
B
Goodies galore never had before
E
They don't mean a thing
E7
Without the girl I adore
A
(I'd give it) all away and kiss it goodbye
F#m
My suits and jackets, and my real Hi-Fi
D
My big motorcycle and my sportscar too
E A
I'd give it all away if I could just get you
D E
Oh ya, that's what I'd do gal...
A D E
I ain't a got... ain't a gotta you... oh ya
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How to play I Ain't Got You
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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.