Whatever It Takes
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Intro
F A
What weighs on your soul, old friend?
F A
I implore you to share the load
C Bb G E
If it was thou who slew the angel
F G
Why not let your strength be known?
[Verso 1]
A E
I always thought that I would keep blood off my face
F#m
But when that thing attacked, I had to act
C#m D
To cross that line and keep them safe
A E
But if anyone knew, then all of Hell would rise to war
F#m
And who's to say who'd survive the fray?
C#m D
I might lose the ones that I was killing for
[Refrão]
A E
So I, I'll be your keeper
F#m
Do whatever it takes, I'll make the mistakes
C#m D
I'll keep you safe and keep this secret
[Verso 2]
A
When I saw your face
E
You made me feel like a stranger in a brand new place
F#m
And it felt so good to be understood
C#m D
But there's so much I wished that I could say
[Refrão]
A E
So I, I'll be your armor
F#m
Do whatever it takes, I'll make the mistakes
C#m D
I'll spend my life being your partner
[Verso 3]
D Dm
And I don't know what we might face
A
But I know I can't replace you
So I'll do anything to save you
G B
And I will try to make your dreams come true
E
Whatever we go through
Final
A E
I know I, I'll be your keeper
F#m C#m
Whatever it takes, I'll make the mistakes
D A
Whatever it takes
How to play Whatever It Takes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.