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I Gotta Leave It All Behind

Brian K. Shaffer

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Gotta Leave It All Behind by Brian K. Shaffer in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A   G   F#m7   A

Verse 1
A  I’m Just GSittin’ Here Poetic F#m7Words Pouring Outta My HAead.
A  I’m Makin’ GMusic, Playing F#m7Blues, Tunes Of The Days AhAead.
A  Feelin’ GShaky Something F#m7Lately's Been Messin’ My MAind.
A  I Can’t Break This GCrazy Feeling, Simple F#m7Times Been Left BehAind.

Chorus
G  You Don’t AKnow Me Lady, But You GKnow You’re Livin’ A ALie
G  I Don’t Need AAnother Payday, I GWant To Leave It All BeAhind.
You Know I GGotta Get You Outta My AMind.

Verse 2
A  Every GDay I Worry Just F#m7How I’m Gonna Pay The BAills.
A  My Family GDoctor Told Me What I F#m7Need Is A Supply Of PAills.
A  You Can GBathe In Money But It F#m7Doesn’t Get You Fortune Or FAame.
A  You Nickel And GDime For A Living, Your F#m7Mind’s Hard Wired That WAay.

Chorus
G  You Don’t AKnow Me Lady, But You GKnow You’re Livin’ A ALie
G  I Don’t Need AAnother Payday, I GWant To Leave It All BeAhind, Yeah
You Know I GGotta Get You Outta My AMind.

Solo
A  G  F#m7  A (x4)

Chorus
G  You Don’t AKnow Me Lady, But You GKnow You’re Livin’ A ALie
G  I Don’t Need AAnother Payday, I GWant To Leave It All BeAhind.
G  You Don’t AKnow Me Lady, But You GKnow You’re Livin’ A ALie
G  I Don’t Need AAnother Payday, I GWant To Leave It All BeAhind, Yeah
You Know I GGotta Get You Outta My AMind.
Oh Yeah, I GGot To Leave It All BeAhind
You Know I GGotta Get You Outta My AMind.

Verse 3
A  All I GWant Right Now Is A Little F#m7Time To Rest My Weary EAyes.
A  People Think I’m GHappy But It’s F#m7Nothing But A Clever DisgAuise.
A  Time To Take My GLife Right Now And Throw It F#m7Up Into The Hands Of The LAord.
A  Have A Shot Of GWhiskey With Me, Drown Our F#m7Sorrows By Our Own AccAord.

Chorus
G  You Don’t AKnow Me Lady, But You GKnow You’re Livin’ A ALie
G  I Don’t Need AAnother Payday, I GWant To Leave It All BeAhind.
G  You Don’t AKnow Me Lady, But You GKnow You’re Livin’ A ALie
G  I Don’t Need AAnother Payday, I GWant To Leave It All BeAhind, Yeah
You Know I GGotta Get You Outta My AMind.
Oh Yeah, I GGot To Leave It All BeAhind
You Know I GGotta Get You Outta My AMind.
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for I Gotta Leave It All Behind?

The chords for I Gotta Leave It All Behind are: A, G, F#m7

What is the original key of I Gotta Leave It All Behind?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing I Gotta Leave It All Behind?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I Gotta Leave It All Behind in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Gotta Leave It All Behind be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Gotta Leave It All Behind on ukulele?

Chord I Gotta Leave It All Behind can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Gotta Leave It All Behind?

I Gotta Leave It All Behind uses 3 chords: A, G, F#m7

What is the easiest way to play I Gotta Leave It All Behind?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Gotta Leave It All Behind released in?

I Gotta Leave It All Behind was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Gotta Leave It All Behind?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Gotta Leave It All Behind to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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