To Do What I Do
View chords used in this chart
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Capo 2nd fret
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D/F#
E---2-----
B---3-----
G---2-----
D---0-----
A---0-----
E---2-----
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Intro: G C Em D/F# G
Verse 1:
G C
I've been a waiter, a roofer, a clerk
D G
I've shoveled manure, till my pride hurt
G C
When your startin' out it's all part of the work
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
Verse 2:
G C
I've been evicted, for not makin' rent
D G
I made my daddy wonder where my good sense went
G C
For the price of a dream, my years have been spent
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
[Refrão] C
So I stand here tonight
D
With this six string guitar
G C
To be something I've always been in my heart
C D
Just for the chance to play you my song
G C
The thrill when I hear you singing along
Am C D
Has been worth everything I've been through
G
To do what I do
Verse 3:
G C
I've played for empty tables and chairs
D
For drunks that don't listen
G
Crowds that don't care
G
Been told countless times
C
Boy you ain't goin nowhere
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
Chorus 2:
C D
So I hope the critics and skeptics alike
G C
All bought a ticket to this show tonight
C D
They'll see first hand that I have survived
G C
What doesn't kill you makes you more alive
Am C D
and I'm one of the fortunate few
G
To do what I do
Verse 4:
G C
There's so much joy, this music can bring
D G
So I count my blessings when I step up to sing
G C
Cause there's so many people that would give anything
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
C D G
And I thank you, I can do what I do
How to play To Do What I Do
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/F#. 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.