What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
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Intro Fm7(9) Gm7/C Fm7(9) Gm7/C
Fm7(9) Gm7/C Fm7(9) C7
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
All night and day, Just chippin' away
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
It's all in a day's work
Fm7(9) Gm7 Ab7M Bb7(4) Eb7M C7(4)
Tryin' hard to defend, The time that I spend alone
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
The Time that you lose, Exploiting the blues
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
Won't get the job done
Fm7(9) Gm7 Ab7M Bb7(4) Eb7M C7
As hard as it bites, I'm keepin' my sights on you
Fm7(9) Cm7(9) Fm7(9) Gm7/C
What cha' gonna do for me, What cha' gonna do for me
Fm7(9) Eb7M C7
What cha' gonna do for me, When the chips are down
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
In the cool of the night, When nothing seems right
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
The feeling can take you
Fm7(9) Gm7 Ab7M Bb7(4) Eb7M C7(4)
Strange as it seemsYou make your own dreams come true
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
If you try to conceal, The way that you feel
Fm7(9) Gm7/C
You're asking for trouble
Fm7(9) Gm7 Ab7M Bb7(4) Eb7M C7(4)
Just as sure as I cry, I'm keeping my eye on you
Fm7(9) Cm7(9) Fm7(9) Gm7/C
What cha' gonna do for me, What cha' gonna do for me
Fm7(9) Eb7M
What cha' gonna do for me, When the chips are down
( Eb7M Bb/D Gm7 Cm7 )
D7(4) Eb7M C7
You don't have to tell me, I'm to blame for this
Abm7 D7(4) Gb7M Bb7(4)
'Cause what you hold against me, Is what I miss
( Fm7(9) Gm7/C Fm7(9) Gm7/C )
( Fm7(9) Gm7/C Fm7(9) C7 )
Fm7(9) Cm7(9) Fm7(9) Gm7/C
What cha' gonna do for me, What cha' gonna do for me
Fm7(9) Eb7M C7
What cha' gonna do for me, When the chips are down
How to play What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
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 Fm7. 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.