I Can't Get Started
View chords used in this chart
G G6 G C7M C Am7 Dm7 G7
I've flown around the world in a plane
E E7 Am Fm7
I've settled revolutions in Spain
C7M C Am
The north pole I have charted
Dm7 G C Am7 Fm7 G#7 G7
But I can't get started with you
G G6 G C7M C Am7 Dm7 G7
Around the golf course, I'm under par
E E7 Am Fm7
And all the movies want me to star
C7M C Am Dm7
I've got a house, a show place
G C G#7 G7
But I get no place with you
Bridge:
C C/B Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7
You're so supreme, lyrics I write of you
C7M C6 C7M C6
Scheme just for a sight of you
D Bm7 Bm5-/7 D7
Dream both day and night of you
Dm7 Am7 Fm7 G
And what good does it do
G G6 G C7M C Am7 Dm7 G7
In nineteen twenty-nine, I sold short
E E7 Am Fm7
In England, I'm presented at court
C7M C Am Dm7
But you've got me down hearted
Dm7 G G7 C Fm7 Bb9 C
'Cause I can't get started with you
Interlude: G G6 G C7M C Am7 Dm7 G7
C C/B Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7
You're so supreme, lyrics I write of you
C7M C6 C7M C6
Scheme just for a sight of you
D Bm7 Bm5-/7 D7
Dream both day and night of you
Dm7 Am7 Fm7 G
And what good does it do
G G6 G C7M C Am7 Dm7 G7
In nineteen twenty-nine, I sold short
E E7 Am Fm7
In England, I'm presented at court
C7M C Am Dm7
But you've got me down hearted
Dm7 G G7 C Fm7 Bb9 C
'Cause I can't get started with you
Dm7 G G7 C Fm7 Bb9 C
'Cause I can't get started with you
How to play I Can't Get Started
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.