I Will Get Over
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Capo 4
Intro: (## sung a Capella ##)
F G C
I will get over
F G Am
I'll make it there
Am G Am G Am G F Am G F Am G Am G Am G F
F G
There's a rock in the road
F Am
In a ditch on the side
F G C
And a steep hill that must be climbed
Am G
It's a big heavy load
F Am
And it measures too wide
F G F
And a destination that's hard to find
Chorus:
G C F
I will get over
G Am
I'll make it there
C G
There's just no getting 'round it
F G F
There's trouble out there
G C F
I will get over
G Am
I'll make it there
C G
'Til I climb up that mountain
F G F
And breathe heaven's air
G C
I will get over
F G
There's a stop sign ahead
F Am
And it's slippery when wet
F G C
And a detour at every turn
Am G
There's a narrowing bridge
F Am
And a long threatening ridge
F G F
And a big-old landslide that bars return, but
Chorus:
G C F
I will get over
G Am
I'll make it there
C G
'Till I climb up that mountain
F G F
And breathe heaven's air
G C F G Am
I will get over
C G
'Til that poor day I find
F G F
That nobody's there
G C
I will get over
F G
There's a wreck on the right
F Am
And it's getting on night
F G C
And the headlights, they won't turn on
Am G
Ah, my brakes have been worn
F Am
Bumper's been torn
F G F
And my pride and patience are all but gone
Chorus:
G C F
I will get over
G Am
I'll make it there
C G
'Till I climb up that mountain
F G F
And breathe heaven's air
G C F
I will get over
G Am
I'll make it there
C G
'Til I climb up that mountain
F G F
And breathe heaven's air (ooh, I'm gonna make it)
G C F
I will get over
G Am
I'll make it there
F
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G C
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How to play I Will Get Over
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.