If You Can Do Anything Else
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Capo 1st Fret
Intro {D}{Bm}{G}{A} 2X
Would you G like to live in D Houston where the A7 cowboys come to D
town
or G maybe Pensa-{D}-cola where the A7 sun shines all year D round
or G even New York Bm City where the G city never Bm sleeps
I'm A7 offering you the option before you get in too deep
[Refrão] If you can do D anything else
baby be Bm good to yourself
you can G find a nice place, have a good life
don't A7 worry 'bout me I'm gonna be alright
you can D make a new start
you can Bm see yourself clear
if you can do G anything else
then D do it, but if you A7 can't
baby you can stay right D here
There's G work up in Se-{D}-attle if A7 you don't mind the D rain
San Di-{G}-ego to Sa-{D}-vannah they'd A7 all be glad you came
but G life with me would Bm always be a G roller coaster Bm ride
A7 you won't hurt my feelings whatever you decide
Repeat Chorus
A7 This place might look real good right now
but G lookin' good won't Bm last
but A7 if you choose it anyhow
I'd G give you all I A7 have
Repeat Chorus
How to play If You Can Do Anything Else
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 D. 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.