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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 C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C   A#   Am7   C

Verse 1
C  I’m Just A#Sittin’ Here Poetic WAm7ords Pouring Outta My HCead.
C  I’m Makin’ A#Music, Playing BAm7lues, Tunes Of The Days AhCead.
C  Feelin’ A#Shaky Something LAm7ately's Been Messin’ My MCind.
C  I Can’t Break This A#Crazy Feeling, Simple TAm7imes Been Left BehCind.

Chorus
A#  You Don’t KCnow Me Lady, But You KA#now You’re Livin’ A LiCe
A#  I Don’t Need AnCother Payday, I WA#ant To Leave It All BehiCnd.
You Know I A#Gotta Get You Outta My MCind.

Verse 2
C  Every A#Day I Worry Just HAm7ow I’m Gonna Pay The BCills.
C  My Family A#Doctor Told Me What I NAm7eed Is A Supply Of PCills.
C  You Can A#Bathe In Money But It DAm7oesn’t Get You Fortune Or FCame.
C  You Nickel And A#Dime For A Living, Your MAm7ind’s Hard Wired That WCay.

Chorus
A#  You Don’t KCnow Me Lady, But You KA#now You’re Livin’ A LiCe
A#  I Don’t Need AnCother Payday, I WA#ant To Leave It All BehiCnd, Yeah
You Know I A#Gotta Get You Outta My MCind.

Solo
C  A#  Am7  C (x4)

Chorus
A#  You Don’t KCnow Me Lady, But You KA#now You’re Livin’ A LiCe
A#  I Don’t Need AnCother Payday, I WA#ant To Leave It All BehiCnd.
A#  You Don’t KCnow Me Lady, But You KA#now You’re Livin’ A LiCe
A#  I Don’t Need AnCother Payday, I WA#ant To Leave It All BehiCnd, Yeah
You Know I A#Gotta Get You Outta My MCind.
Oh Yeah, I A#Got To Leave It All BehCind
You Know I A#Gotta Get You Outta My MCind.

Verse 3
C  All I A#Want Right Now Is A Little TAm7ime To Rest My Weary ECyes.
C  People Think I’m A#Happy But It’s NAm7othing But A Clever DisgCuise.
C  Time To Take My A#Life Right Now And Throw It UAm7p Into The Hands Of The LCord.
C  Have A Shot Of A#Whiskey With Me, Drown Our SAm7orrows By Our Own AccCord.

Chorus
A#  You Don’t KCnow Me Lady, But You KA#now You’re Livin’ A LiCe
A#  I Don’t Need AnCother Payday, I WA#ant To Leave It All BehiCnd.
A#  You Don’t KCnow Me Lady, But You KA#now You’re Livin’ A LiCe
A#  I Don’t Need AnCother Payday, I WA#ant To Leave It All BehiCnd, Yeah
You Know I A#Gotta Get You Outta My MCind.
Oh Yeah, I A#Got To Leave It All BehCind
You Know I A#Gotta Get You Outta My MCind.
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

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

The chords for I Gotta Leave It All Behind are: C, A#, Am7

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: C, A#, Am7

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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