I've Tried Everything (acoustic)
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Intro:
Cadd9 Cadd9 Cadd9 C C C C
Cadd9 Cadd9 Cadd9 C C C C
Cadd9 Cadd9 Cadd9 C C C C
Cadd9 Cadd9 Cadd9 C C C Cmaj7
F Am F Am
I was born in 'The Merrie City' I've been trying to get out of it
F Am F Am
Nothing's changed since the 1950's I'm surprised all the time what I find out
Am
There must be something more
F G
Can't figure it out
C
Still missing something and
Am G
I've tried everything OHH
C
F Am
Love is a lie Attraction an instinct
F Am
Believe what you like, you decide But I still think that
Am
There must be something more
F G
Can't figure it out
C
Still missing something and
Am G
I've tried everything OHH
C
F G
Three months ago
C
I ran to Brighton
Am G
It didn't solve anything, no
C
C
I thought it would not be a problem
Am F
But I found out the night we rode the Circle Line
G
It had to happen sometime
(x2)
C
And though you knew nowt about it
Am
You could pick up on signs
F
Like being too polite
G
And unassertive Cos I'm
C
still missing something and
Am G
I've tried everything
C
How to play I've Tried Everything (acoustic)
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 Cadd9. 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.