I've Been Trying
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G C
I've been trying,
Bm Am D G
lord knows that I've been trying
G C Bm
to understand why
Bm Am G
can't I be your only man
G C
Now you said you loved me
Bm
so sincerely
Am D G
that I believed that you loved me
G C Bm
Yet I can't understand why
Bm Am
Can't I be your only man
[Refrão]Em
Day after day you
Bm
Ya Treat me any old way
Em Bm
I wanna go but my heart says no
Em
Acting so strange
Bm
but my love still remains
C D
So keep on trying boy
G
she's gonna change
Instrumental
1st Verse
G C
I've been trying,
Bm Am D G
lord knows that I've been trying
G C Bm
to understand why
Bm Am G
can't I be your only man
G C
Now you said you loved me
Bm
so sincerely
Am D G
that I believed that you loved me
G C Bm
Yet I can't understand why
Bm Am G
Can't I be your only man
G C
I just keep on trying
Bm Am
Oooh...ohoooh...
G C
Just keep on trying...
Bm Am
Oooh...ohoooh...
G C
Ya gotta keep on trying
Bm Am G
Oooh...ohoooh...
How to play I've Been Trying
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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.