I Get By
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Capo 1
Intro: Em C D Em (4z)
Em C
Government man keep calling my house
D Em
talking ‘bout i owe, harassing my spouse.
Em C
Gotta park my truck on another block
D Em
cause the sub-prime loan got my ass in hock.
Em C
Gotta couple good friends with helping hands
D Em
I need a brand new job with a health care plan.
Em C
They closed the plant, they stole my job
D Em
told me crime don’t pay unless you ask the mob.
Em C
So i smoke a little grass, drink a little wine.
D Em
Watch a little tube, try to kill a little time.
Em C
And every single day i fall a little more behind.
D Em
But i’m paying it no mind, it’ll all be fine.
[Refrão]
Em C D Em
I get by (got it good)
Em C D Em
I barely get by (got it good)
Em C D Em
I barely get by
I laugh not to cry
I stay a little high
I ain’t gonna lie
Em C D Em
I barely get by
I laugh not to cry
I stay a little high
I ain’t gonna lie (got it good)
Em C
Party people in the place to be
D Em
Put your hands in the sky if you barely getting by
Em C
It’s on and on till the brake of dawn
D Em
Got to keep the rent paid and the power on
Em C
Yes yes y’all and it never stops.
D Em
I don’t trust the government, i don’t trust no cops.
Em C
We dip and we dive and we socialize
D Em
We struggle and we strive just to stay alive.
Em C D Em
I get by
Em C D Em
I barely get by
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When I finally anekatips get home I can’t relax.
cause i’ve been over worked and i’ve been over taxed.
My bank accounts empty, all my cards are maxed.
and i ain't looking for no pity, i’m just stating the facts.
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I voted for some change and it’s kinda strange,
No it’s all i got in my pocket.
I bought a few led’s, now i’m growing some trees,
And it’s a sweet fking hustle don’t knock it.
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I told y’all before i would break the law
to put some food in my baby girl’s belly.
cause the senator man took a bribe in hand
And went and shipped my job to new delhi.
[Refrão]
Em C
Party people in the place to be
D Em
Put your hands in the sky if you barely getting by
Em C
It’s on and on till the brake of dawn
D Em
Got to keep the rent paid and the power on
Em C
Yes yes y’all and it never stops.
D
I don’t trust the government
Em
I don’t trust no cops.
Em C
I dip and i dive and i socialize
D Em
I struggle and i strive just to stay alive.
How to play I Get By
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.