Lord, I've Tried Everything But You
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C
I guess I've tried about everything
F
From drinking to hiding my wedding ring
C G7
I've gambled and I've cheated walked on a friend or two
C C7
Well I've lived like a fool just plain tired
F
I feel all dirty all rotten inside
C G7 C
Oh Lord I've tried everything but you
F
Oh Lord I've tried everything but you everything but you
C G7
Now they tell me you're the man I've got to go through
C C7
Well cleanse my soul and ease my mind
F
Help me Lord while there's still time
C G7 C
Oh Lord I've tried everything but you
Well I almost came your way one time
F
When I lost my family and part of my mind
C G7
But the devil's neon lights came shining through
C C7
Well I followed them right back where I'd been
F
Doing the same things over again
C G7 C
Now Lord I've tried everything but you
F
Oh Lord I've tried everything but you everything but you
C G7
Now they tell me you're the man I've got to go through
C C7
Well cleanse my soul and ease my mind
F
Help me Lord while there's still time
C G7 C
Oh Lord I've tried everything but you
G7 F C
Oh Lord I've tried everything but you
How to play Lord, I've Tried Everything But You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.