What Good
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Verse 1:
A C D C A
Rich young man you think you can make it through the world on the things
C D
you've got yeah
A C D C A
Well i tell you i know its true yeah you can't get to heaven on the things
C D
you've bought yeah
Pre-Chorus 1:
D C G
they're gonna leave you they're gonna fade away
Chorus:
A C D
What good is a man
G D C G A
to gain the whole world and to forfeit his soul?
A C D
What good is a man
G D C G A
to gain the whole world and to forfeit his soul?
Verse 2:
A C D
Poor old soul, he got more
C A
Than the kings of a thousand countries
A C D
What he owns ain't silver or gold
C A
This boy is bound for glory
Pre-Chorus 2:
D C G
He's going to leave us He's going to fly away
(Chorus)
Interlude:
Am7 D7 Am7
i said it aint no good
D7 Am7
to gain the whole world
How to play What Good
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.