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Doin' The Best I Can

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Doin' The Best I Can by Elvis Presley in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
I Gave My Heart I GAave My Love Oh Ho,     A7​
My DarliDng I Am True DoinA' The Best,          E7​
The Best I Can But AIt's Not Good Enough ForE7 You (For You)           A​

Verse 2
I Tried So Hard SoA Hard To Please Oh Ho,   D7​
My DarDling What More Can I Do Doin' The BeAst,                  E7​
The Best I Can (TAhe Best I Can)
But It's Not Good EnoE7ugh For You (For You)  A​

Hook
You KnoA7w I Was The Kind Who'd Run Any Time You'd DCall
B7I Guess I Was The Only One
Who Didn'tBm Mind At All      E7​

Verse 3
T'l Be A DreamerA I'l Be A Fool Oh Ho, A7​
My Daring,D My Whole Lfe Through Doin' ThAe Best,                   E7​
The Best I Can (TAhe Best I Can) But It's Not Good Enough For You    E7                         A​

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

FAQ

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

The chords for Doin' The Best I Can are: A, A7, D, E7, D7, B7, Bm

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: A, A7, D, E7, D7, B7, Bm

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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