You Don't Know What You've Got
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You Don't Know What You've Got:Ral Donner.
#4 in 1961. (Donner was an Elvis Presley
sound alike, much like Terry Black. They weren't
trying to imitate Elvis, they just had that kind
of voice.
#1.
E C#m A B
You don't know what you've got until you lose it.
E C#m A B
You gave me all your love, but I abused it.
E C#m A B
And now I'm sorry for the things I didn't say.
E C#m A B
Cause I know now I acted, in a foolish way.
E C#m E C#m
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh, (oh yeah) oh-oh-yeah.
#2.
E C#m A B
You don't know what you've got until you lose it.
E C#m A B
You gave me all your love but I misused it.
E C#m A B
I never knew how lonely, loneliness could be.
E C#m A B
And now I need you, dear, as you once needed me.
E C#m E C#m E
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh (oh yeah) oh-oh-yeah.
Chorus:
A E
So now if you'd come to, this lonely heart you own,
F# B B7
I'd give you all my lovin', like you've never known.
#3.
E C#m A B
You don't know what you've got until you lose it.
E C#m A B
You gave me all your love but I misused it.
E C#m A B
And now I'm sorry for the things I didn't say.
E C#m A B
Cause I know now I acted in a foolish way.
E C#m E C#m
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh (oh yeah) oh-oh-yeah(x2)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play You Don't Know What You've Got
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.