I Got Up
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[Verso 1]
C Em
Once I got fed up when you told me what to do
F G
But still I did it, to myself I was untrue
C Em
But now I'm stronger, I can see a better way
F G
You better listen hard to what I have to say
G F Em D
I've done it, I've won it, not running away
[Refrão]
C F C
I got up, I got up, I got up
G C G
And I ain't going down again
C F C
I got up, I got up, I got up
G C G
And I ain't going down again
[Verso 2]
C Em
My friends have told me I was going down fast
F G
They try to tell me not to live in the past
C Em
Now I can laugh because I know they were right
F G
You dirty dog, your bark was worse than your bite
G F Em D
I've done it, I won it and here's what I say
[Refrão]
C F C
I got up, I got up, I got up
G C G
And I ain't going down again, Yeah
[Ponte]
C E F
G F Em D
C E F
G F Em D
[Verso 3]
C Em
It's good to know that I can set myself free
F G
Anytime I want to I can be the real me
C Em
But now I'm telling you whatever I do
F G
One thing is certain it will be without you
G F Em D
I've done it, I've won it, so be on your way
[Refrão]
C F C
I got up, I got up, I got up
G C G
And I ain't going down again
Outro
C E F
G F Em D and fade out
(You better believe it.
I got up baby and I ain't going down.
No matter what you say or do.
Be on your way.
Get out of here.
Goodbye you dirty, dirty dog.
Woof Woof.)
How to play I Got Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.