If You Wanna Get To Heaven
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Intro: D
D
I never read it in a book
I never saw it on a show
but I heard it in the country
C G D
on my pick-up radio
D A\G
if you want a drink of water
D
you got to get it from a well
A\G
if you want to get to heaven
C C# D
you got to raise a little, raise a little hell
D
I never felt it in my feet
I never felt it in my soul
I've been called county
C G D
I've been called rock & roll
D A\G
if you want to know a secret
D
you got to promise not to tell
A\G
if you want to get to heaven
C C# D
you got to raise a little, raise a little hell
Lead: 1 verse
D
I never thought it'd be so easy
never thought it'd be so fun
but I heard it in the country
C G D
now I got it on the run
D A\G
if you want to see an angel
D
you got to find it where it fell
A\G
if you want to get to heaven
C C# D
you got to raise a little, raise a little hell
A\G
if you want to get to heaven
C C# D
you got to raise a little, raise a little hell
A\G = STRIKE A CHORD TWICE THEN THE G
How to play If You Wanna Get To Heaven
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.