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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 E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E   D   C#m7   E

Verse 1
E  I’m Just DSittin’ Here Poetic C#m7Words Pouring Outta My HEead.
E  I’m Makin’ DMusic, Playing C#m7Blues, Tunes Of The Days AhEead.
E  Feelin’ DShaky Something C#m7Lately's Been Messin’ My MEind.
E  I Can’t Break This DCrazy Feeling, Simple C#m7Times Been Left BehEind.

Chorus
D  You Don’t EKnow Me Lady, But You DKnow You’re Livin’ A ELie
D  I Don’t Need AEnother Payday, I DWant To Leave It All BeEhind.
You Know I DGotta Get You Outta My EMind.

Verse 2
E  Every DDay I Worry Just C#m7How I’m Gonna Pay The BEills.
E  My Family DDoctor Told Me What I C#m7Need Is A Supply Of PEills.
E  You Can DBathe In Money But It C#m7Doesn’t Get You Fortune Or FEame.
E  You Nickel And DDime For A Living, Your C#m7Mind’s Hard Wired That WEay.

Chorus
D  You Don’t EKnow Me Lady, But You DKnow You’re Livin’ A ELie
D  I Don’t Need AEnother Payday, I DWant To Leave It All BeEhind, Yeah
You Know I DGotta Get You Outta My EMind.

Solo
E  D  C#m7  E (x4)

Chorus
D  You Don’t EKnow Me Lady, But You DKnow You’re Livin’ A ELie
D  I Don’t Need AEnother Payday, I DWant To Leave It All BeEhind.
D  You Don’t EKnow Me Lady, But You DKnow You’re Livin’ A ELie
D  I Don’t Need AEnother Payday, I DWant To Leave It All BeEhind, Yeah
You Know I DGotta Get You Outta My EMind.
Oh Yeah, I DGot To Leave It All BeEhind
You Know I DGotta Get You Outta My EMind.

Verse 3
E  All I DWant Right Now Is A Little C#m7Time To Rest My Weary EEyes.
E  People Think I’m DHappy But It’s C#m7Nothing But A Clever DisgEuise.
E  Time To Take My DLife Right Now And Throw It C#m7Up Into The Hands Of The LEord.
E  Have A Shot Of DWhiskey With Me, Drown Our C#m7Sorrows By Our Own AccEord.

Chorus
D  You Don’t EKnow Me Lady, But You DKnow You’re Livin’ A ELie
D  I Don’t Need AEnother Payday, I DWant To Leave It All BeEhind.
D  You Don’t EKnow Me Lady, But You DKnow You’re Livin’ A ELie
D  I Don’t Need AEnother Payday, I DWant To Leave It All BeEhind, Yeah
You Know I DGotta Get You Outta My EMind.
Oh Yeah, I DGot To Leave It All BeEhind
You Know I DGotta Get You Outta My EMind.
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

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

The chords for I Gotta Leave It All Behind are: E, D, C#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: E, D, C#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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