If You Gotta Go, Go Now (or Else You Gotta Stay All Night)
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Written by Bob Dylan. This is Manfred Mann's version.
Intro: G C G (On Riff) AKA Bass Guitar
G C G C
Listen to me baby, I'm tryin' to make you see.
G C D
That I want to be with you girl, if you want to be with me.
D G C G C G C G
But if you gotta go, it's alright.
G C G D G C G
But if you gotta go, go now or else you gotta stay all night. {RIFF}
G C G C
I am just a poor boy baby, tryin' to connect.
G C D
But I don't want you thinkin', O that I ain't got any respect.
Chorus
G C G C
Now I'm not tryin' to question you, to take part in any quiz.
G C D
It's just that I don't have a lot, and you keep asking me what time it is.
Chorus
G C G C
Now I don't want to make you give, anything you never gave before.
G C
It's just that I'll be sleepin' soon,
(D one note then NC)
It'll be too dark for you to find the door.
NC G C G C G C G
But if you gotta go, well it's alright.
G C G D G C G
But if you gotta go, go now or else you gotta stay all night. {RIFF}
G C G
{RIFF} (fade)
Enjoy!
How to play If You Gotta Go, Go Now (or Else You Gotta Stay All Night)
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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.