I Got Knocked Down (but I'll Get Up)
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[(intro ]2x) A
A
Sitting in a hospital bed
Sitting in a hospital bed
E
Sitting in a hospital bed
Sitting in a hospital bed
A
I, I want life
I want my life
E
I want my life
I want my life
( E D# D )
D E A
It really sucks
It really sucks
( D E F#m )
A
Sitting in a hospital bed
Frustration going through my head
E
Turn off the TV set
take some drugs so I can forget
A
I, I want life
I want my life
E
I want my life
I want my life
( E D# D )
D E A
It really sucks
It really sucks
( D E F#m )
A
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
E
I got knocked down (2x)
F#m
I got knocked down
A
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
E
I got knocked down
F#m
I got knocked down
E A
I got knocked down, oh-ho
A
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
E
I got knocked down
F#m
I got knocked down
E
I got knocked down
F#m
I got knocked down
E A
I got knocked down, oh-ho
A
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
E
I got knocked down
F#m
I got knocked down
E
I got knocked down
F#m
I got knocked down
E
I got knocked down, oh-ho
A A
I got knocked down, but I'll get up
How to play I Got Knocked Down (but I'll Get Up)
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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.