Whatever It Takes
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[Intro]duction
F G (X2)
F G
A strangled smile fell from your face
F G
It kills me that I hurt your this way
F G
The worst part is that I didn't even know
Am Em D
Now there's a million reasons for you to go
Am Em F
But if you can find a reason to stay
F C
I'll do whatever it takes
Em
To turn this around
Am
I know what's at stake
F
I know that I've let you down
C
And if you give me a chance
Em
Believe that I can change
Am F
I'll keep us together, whatever it takes
F G (X2)
F G
She said if we're gonna make this work
F G
You gotta let me inside even though it hurts
F G
Don't hide the broken parts that I need to see
Am Em D
She said like it or not it's the way it's gotta be
Am Em F
You gotta love yourself if you can ever love me
F C
I'll do whatever it takes
Em
To turn this around
Am
I know what's at stake
F
I know that I've let you down
C
And if you give me a chance
Em
And give me a break
Am F
I'll keep us together, I know you deserve much better
F C G
But remember the time I told you the way that I felt
F C G
That I'd be lost without you and never find myself
F C G
Let's hold onto each other above everything else
Dm F
Start over, start over
C
I'll do whatever it takes
Bb
To turn this around
F
I know what's at stake
F
I know that I've let you down
C
And if you give me a chance
Em
Believe that I can change
Am F
I'll keep us together, 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.