Whats In It For Me
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Intro
Eb Bb C
G F Bb C
Whoo hoo Whoo hoo
G F Bb C
Whoo hoo Whoo hoo
Verse
G F
What's in it for me?
Bb C
You don't get nothing for free.
G F
You stand and shake your tin,
Bb C
It gets under my skin.
G F
I might see what I can do
Bb C
In another year or two.
[Refrão] G F Bb C
Let me see: what's in it for me?
G F Bb C
'Cause you don't - don't get nothing free.
G F Bb C
Can you stop? you keep after me
G F Bb C
But I'm not - not a charity
G F Bb C
Whoo hoo Whoo hoo
Verse
G F
Now you're back again
Bb C
Just like a long-lost friend
G F
With your sorry tale of woe
Bb C
But no one wants to know.
G F
Just give us a rest!
Bb C
You're making me depressed.
[Refrão] G F Bb C
Gotta run, I'm a busy man
G F Bb C
And I've done everything I can
G F Bb C
But you keep stickin' out your hand
G F Bb C
Pardon me, you're in disneyland
Bridge
Eb Bb C
And I know you'll think it's strange,
Eb Bb G
You, I know you'll think it's strange
Eb Bb C Eb C Eb
But I don't have any change.
So no change.
Solo
G F Bb C
Whoo hoo Whoo hoo
G F Bb C
Whoo hoo Whoo hoo
G F Bb C G F Bb C
G F Bb C
Bridge
Eb Bb C
And I know you'll think it's strange,
Eb Bb G
You, I know you'll think it's strange
Eb Bb C Eb C Eb
But I don't have any change. Change.
Verse
G F
I'll tell you for free:
Bb C
Don't waste your breath on me.
G F
I've heard it all before.
Bb C
Philanthropy's a bore!
[Refrão] G F Bb C
Let me see: what's in it for me?
G F Bb C
'Cause you don't - don't get nothing free.
G F Bb C
Can you stop? you keep after me
G F Bb C
But I'm not - not a charity
Outro
G F Bb C
Charity! What's in it for me?
G F Bb C
Charity! What's in it for me?
G F Bb C
Charity! What's in it for me?
G F Bb C
Charity! What's in it for me? What's in it for me?
G F Bb C
For me!
G F Bb C
G F Bb C
How to play Whats In It For Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.