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Doin' The Best I Can

Elvis Presley

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Doin' The Best I Can by Elvis Presley

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
I Gave My Heart I GGave My Love Oh Ho,     G7​
My DarliCng I Am True DoinG' The Best,          D7​
The Best I Can But GIt's Not Good Enough ForD7 You (For You)           G​

Verse 2
I Tried So Hard SoG Hard To Please Oh Ho,   C7​
My DarCling What More Can I Do Doin' The BeGst,                  D7​
The Best I Can (TGhe Best I Can)
But It's Not Good EnoD7ugh For You (For You)  G​

Hook
You KnoG7w I Was The Kind Who'd Run Any Time You'd CCall
A7I Guess I Was The Only One
Who Didn'tAm Mind At All      D7​

Verse 3
T'l Be A DreamerG I'l Be A Fool Oh Ho, G7​
My Daring,C My Whole Lfe Through Doin' ThGe Best,                   D7​
The Best I Can (TGhe Best I Can) But It's Not Good Enough For You    D7                         G​

Outro
But It's Not Good Enough For You (For You) But T's Not Good Enough For You
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Doin' The Best I Can?

The chords for Doin' The Best I Can are: G, G7, C, D7, C7, A7, Am

What is the original key of Doin' The Best I Can?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Doin' The Best I Can?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Doin' The Best I Can in another key?

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

Can Doin' The Best I Can be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Doin' The Best I Can on ukulele?

Chord Doin' The Best I Can can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Doin' The Best I Can?

Doin' The Best I Can uses 7 chords: G, G7, C, D7, C7, A7, Am

What is the easiest way to play Doin' The Best I Can?

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 Doin' The Best I Can released in?

Doin' The Best I Can was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Doin' The Best I Can?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Doin' The Best I Can 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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