I Got You
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(NOTE: To replicate album tone, use 320033 for G and x32033 for C)
Intro: (G) (G) (G) (G)
We got (G) married one afternoon in May
Never did see the light of day
(C) On our honey(G)moon
We didn't have much when we started out
Your grandma's bed, in a 3 room house
(C) But, we made (G) do
(Am) Oh, (C) I got (G) you
(Am) Oh...(C) I got (G) you
You coulda (G) had the boy you used to know
He's a millionaire up in Ohio
(C) Your mama told me (G) so
When the best I could do was the factory
You didn't get much when you got me
(C) Baby, that's (G) true
(Am) Oh, (C) but I got (G) you
(Am) Oh...(C) I got (G) you
(D) I got something that money can't buy
(C) Cross my heart and I hope to die
(Am) Don't need nothin' that I can't afford
(C) I got you, and I (D) thank the Lord
Now, if (G) all that's left is the rockin' chair
I'll be fine knowin' you'll be there
(C) Rockin' (G) too
(Am) Oh, (C) I got (G) you
(Am) Oh, (C) long as I got (G) you
(Am) Oh...(C) I got (G) you
(Am) Oh...(C) I got (G) you
Fade out...
How to play I Got You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.