Watcha Gonna Do
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A/E A/F# A A/F# A/E A/F# A A/F# A/E A/F# A A/F# A/E A/F# A
A/F#
{intro}
A
Watcha gonna do when I'm gone, watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when I'm
gone?
A
{repeat}
A
There's no time for changing plans, I must agree it's in your hands
A
I know you'll wait, but for how long, watcha gonna do when I'm gone?
F# B A
When I'm away, you're going out all the time
F# B A
What can I say will you remember you're mine?
F# B D A F# B D A
What will u do when they want to touch u, what wl u do when they want to get
u
F# B D A B D A E
I know what they'll do if u ever let'em, are you going to let'me?
A
Watcha gonna do when I'm gone, watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when I'm
gone
A
{rpt}
A
When the boys all come to call will you take them in at all?
A
Will you send'em all away? Watcha gonna do when I'm gone?
F# B A
Why don't you run and do what u wanna do?
F# B A
Hang up and run, cuz I'll be doin' it too
F# B D A F# B D A
If u give in, I don't wanna hear it, & if he wins, I don't wanna see it
F# B D A B D A E
Whatever u do, maybe u cd hide it, try to keep it quiet,.........
A
Watcha gonna do when I'm gone, watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when I'm
gone
A
{rpt}
A
And when it's night, and I'm not there, when the cold is in the air
A
will you make the best of it with someone there to keep you warm?
F# B A
{Instrumental}
F# B A
{3}
F# B D A F# B D A
{2}
F# B D A B D A E
{1}
A
Watcha gonna do when {etc.}
A
{rpt}
A
Where u gonna be when I'm gone, who will be with u, watcha gonna do when I'm
g
A
Watcha gonna do {etc,}
A
Where u gonna be {etc.} {end}
How to play Watcha Gonna 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 A/E. 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.