Whatever It Takes
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When I'm alone in the night
G
Won't you leave the light on
[Chorus]
G Bm
'Cause I've been reckless with my heart
Bm D
Now I'm falling apart
A
I don't wanna be the same
A
I need you to be the change
G Bm
I surrender all I am
D
I know I've made mistakes
D A
but the past will wash away
D
I'll do whatever it takes
[Verse 3]
D
Thought I was never enough
G
Heart has a way of it's own
Bm
But I can lift up my eyes
G
And know that you're in control
[Verse 4]
D
Sometimes I won't get it right
G
I'm gonna stumble and fall
Bm
When I'm alone in the night
G
I know you'll leave the light on
[Chorus]
G Bm
'Cause I've been reckless with my heart
Bm D
Now I'm falling apart
A
I don't wanna be the same
A
I need you to be the change
G Bm
I surrender all I am
D
I know I've made mistakes
D A
but the past will wash away
D
I'll do whatever it takes
[Refrain]
G Bm D A
Oh, oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh
G Bm D A
Oh, oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh
G Bm D A
Oh, oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh (oh oh)
G Bm D A
Oh, oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh (what it takes)
G Bm D A
Oh, oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh
G Bm D A
Oh, oh oh, oh-oh, oh oh (I know you well, oh-oh)
[Chorus]
G Bm
'Cause I've been reckless with my heart
Bm D
Now I'm falling apart
A
I don't wanna be the same
A
I need you to be the change
G Bm
I surrender all I am
D
I know I've made mistakes
D A
but the past will wash away
D
I'll do 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.