Whatever It Takes
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Intro: G Cadd9 G Em D Cadd9 (2x)
Verse 1:
G Cadd9 G Em D
It is late and I am cold
G Cadd9 G Em D
Nothing's changed except for the snow
G
I've been waiting on an answer,
Cadd9 G Em D
Hoping I could call your bluff
G
I've been giving second chances
Cadd9 G Em D Cadd9
Thinking maybe I gave too much
Bridge:
Em
What you want from me
D G
It's not something I could give you for free
D Em Cadd9 D
And all I know in this life is you can't stop breathing
[Refrão]Cadd9 G
Whatever it takes
D Em D Cadd9
Just tell me you'll stay with me forever
G
Don't turn away
D
Just tell me you'll stay
Em D Cadd9 Em D
'Cause when we're together I see stars above the headlights
Em D Cadd9
And they don't seem so far away
G
Whatever it takes
D
Just tell me you'll stay
Whatever it takes
Whatever it takes
Intro: G Cadd9 G Em D
Verse 2:
G Cadd9 G Em D
I am shamed and you are lost
G Cadd9 G Em D
We both ache for things we ain't got
G
I was praying that you'd find me
Cadd9 G Em D
Teach me something I don't know
G
I was praying that you'd find me
Cadd9 G Em D Cadd9
Praying that you'd guide me home
Bridge:
Em
What you want from me
D G
It's not something I could give you for free
D Em Cadd9 D
And all I know in this life is you can't stop breathing
[Refrão]Cadd9 G
Whatever it takes
D Em D Cadd9
Just tell me you'll stay with me forever
G
Don't turn away
D
Just tell me you'll stay
Em D Cadd9 Em D
'Cause when we're together I see stars above the headlights
Em D Cadd9
And they don't seem so far away
G
Whatever it takes
D
Just tell me you'll stay
Whatever it takes
Cadd9
Whatever it takes
G D Em D Cadd9 G D
Verse 3:
G Cadd9 G D Em
I'm afraid of things I don't know
G Cadd9 G Em D
And I miss your face whenever you're gone
[Refrão]
Cadd9 G
Whatever it takes
D Em D Cadd9
Just tell me you'll stay with me forever
G
Don't turn away
D
Just tell me you'll stay
Em D Cadd9 Em D
'Cause when we're together I see stars above the headlights
Em D Cadd9
And they don't seem so far away
G
Whatever it takes
D
Just tell me you'll stay
Whatever it takes
G Cadd9
Whatever it takes
G Em D Cadd9
Whatever it takes
How to play Whatever It Takes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.