It Is What It Is
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Intro
NONE
[Refrão]
G Bm
Good God, I'm a piece of shit
A
I could shoot myself but I'm probably missing
G Bm
I can't seem to get a damn thing right
A
Probably be alone till the day I die
G Bm
I lost the only thing that I ever really loved
A
And gave it everything but it's never quite enough
G Bm
So good God, I'm a piece of shit
A N.C.
But I guess it is what it is
[Verso 1]
G Bm A
I can hardly get up out of bed in the morning
G Bm A
The weight of the world is on my chest
G Bm A
I know I should probably get some help but can't afford it
G Bm A
I pay rent by then, there's nothing left
Em A
It's the same thing every day, it never ends
Dang
[Refrão]
G Bm
Good God, I'm a piece of shit
A
I could shoot myself but I'm probably missing
G Bm
I can't seem to get a damn thing right
A
Probably be alone till the day I die
G Bm
I lost the only thing that I ever really loved
A
And gave it everything but it's never quite enough
G Bm
So good God, I'm a piece of shit
A G
But I guess it is what it is
[Verso 2]
Bm
It ain't what it ain't
A
A long time ago, I quit hoping it'd change
G Bm
Did all that I could, try to wish it away
A
But after a while, I got numb to the pain
G
Guess it is what it is
[Refrão]
G Bm
Good God, I'm a piece of shit
A
I could shoot myself but I'm probably missing
G Bm
I can't seem to get a damn thing right
A
Probably be alone till the day I die
G Bm
I lost the only thing that I ever really loved
A
Gave it everything but it's never quite enough
G Bm
So good God, I'm a piece of shit
A G
But I guess it is what it is
Outro
Bm A
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
G
It is what it is, it is what it is
Bm A
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
It is what it is, it is what it is
How to play It Is What It Is
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 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.