I Gotta Start Somewhere
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capo 1
Intro: C F C F
Em C
I spent some time in Carolina
Em C G
Thought those mountains out there just might do the trick
Am C
Two weeks of sunsets took my breath
Am C G
But I still remember what I went there to forget
C
I'm lookin' for a place
G
To turn my heart around
Am
Where I can hear your name
F
Without breaking down
C
What I was lookin' for
G
Wasn't in the mountain air
Am C
But I gotta start somewhere
Em C
So I'm gonna take a chance this evening
Em C G
On someone who just might sweep me off my feet
Am C
He holds me close, I close my eyes
Am C G
I see your face, and I realize that I'm
C
Still lookin' for a place
G
To turn my heart around
Am
Where I can see your face
F
Without breaking down
C
Dancing in his arms
G
I didn't find the answer there
C
But I gotta start somewhere
G C
Thought I could drown your memory in a glass
G Am
Thought time might fix the way I feel
F
But after all I've tried I'm still
(KEY CHANGE)
D
Lookin' for a place
A
To turn my heart around
Bm
Where I can hear your name
G
Without breaking down
D
Tonight I'll get on my knees
A
Pray to find healing there
Bm G
Lord, I gotta start somewhere
(NO CHORD) D A
I've gotta start somewhere
Outro: Bm G A D
How to play I Gotta Start Somewhere
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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.