Something That I Gotta Do
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Capo 3
G
Any man who's ever -
C
set out for the west
Em D | G D |
Has had to learn to say goodbye
G
Tonight I can't remember,
C
why I ever left
Em D Em
Sent home 'n' torn in two
C D | G | G ..
There's just something that I got to do
C G
So I keep You on My mind
G/F# Em D
It's like good sunshine,
C
Breaking through to Me
G G/F# Em D
Breaking through...
C G G/F#
So keep Me in Your heart
Em D
When the sky gets dark, I'll just -
C D Em
think of loving You
C D G
There' just something that I've got to do
| C | Em D | G D |
G
The days are getting shorter,
C
The nights are getting long
Em D | G D |
But I've still got the stars and the moon
G
'n' I've got every memory
C
To keep Me moving on
Em D Em
To make a life for Me and You
C D G
It's just something that I got to do
C G
So I keep You on My mind
G/F# Em D
It's like good sunshine,
C
Breaking through to Me
G G/F# Em D
Breaking through....
C G G/F#
So keep Me in Your heart
Em D
When the sky gets dark, I'll just -
C D Em
think of loving You
C D Em
There's just something that I've got to do
C D | G | G ..
There's just something that I've got to do
How to play Something That I Gotta Do
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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.