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God Knows I Try

Robyn Ottolini

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for God Knows I Try by Robyn Ottolini in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
God Knows I Try
As Recorded By Robyn Ottolini
(2026 Release)

Capo 3rd fret

Intro
Cm7 D# G#maj7    Cm7 D# G#maj7

Verse 1
Cm7God Knows ID# Try To Be A Good Friend
G#maj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Cm7God Knows ID# Try To Call My Parents
As G#maj7Much As I Would Call Them
G#maj7When I Was Still In College

Verse 2
Cm7And God Knows ID# Try To Take It On TheG#maj7 Chin
G#maj7God Knows I Wish I Had Thicker Skin
Cm7And I Keep OnD# Letting It Sink In
G#maj7When They Throw Their Two Cents In, But

Chorus
Cm7 If D#I Get HigG#maj7h, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LadCm7ylike
When ID# Mess UpG#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t A#Good ECm7nough
Yeah, My D#Past Is Checkered, G#maj7Nobody’s Got A Spotless A#Record
Cm7 So D#I Sleep FinG#maj7e 'Cause God Knows I Cm7Try D#   G#maj7​

Verse 3
Cm7I Still Say YesD# When I Should Say No
G#maj7There I Go, Collecting Dust On All My Sunday Clothes
Cm7Writing Down Every MiD#sstep In My Portfolio
G#maj7Try To Make Me Hate Myself, But God KnoCm7ws

Chorus
If ID# Get HighG#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LadyCm7like
When ID# Mess UpG#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t A#Good ECm7nough
Yeah, My D#Past Is Checkered, G#maj7Nobody’s Got A Spotless A#Record
Cm7 So D#I Sleep FinG#maj7e 'Cause God Knows I Cm7Try D#   G#maj7​

Post-Chorus
God KnCm7ows
God KnD#ows
God KnG#maj7ows

Bridge
Yeah, I Cm7Try To Be Better But I’mD# Still Keeping Score
Yeah, They G#Want A Little Less But I’m Always Giving A#More
Try To Cm7Be Put Together But I’m TheD# Mess That He Made
Just G#maj7Doing My Best Here, For Heaven’s SaCm7ke

Chorus
If D#I Get HigG#maj7h, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LadCm7ylike
When ID# Mess UpG#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t A#Good ECm7nough
Yeah, My D#Past Is Checkered, G#maj7Nobody’s Got A Spotless A#Record
Cm7 So D#I Sleep FinG#maj7e 'Cause God Knows I Cm7Try D#   G#maj7​

Post-Chorus
(God Knows Cm7I TrD#y) G#​

Outro
Cm7God Knows ID# Try To Be A Good Friend
G#maj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Cm7God Knows ID# Try To Call My Parents
G#maj7As Much As I Would Call Them
G#maj7When I Was Still In College
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for God Knows I Try?

The chords for God Knows I Try are: Cm7, D#, G#maj7, A#, G#

What is the original key of God Knows I Try?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing God Knows I Try?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play God Knows I Try in another key?

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

Can God Knows I Try be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play God Knows I Try on ukulele?

Chord God Knows I Try can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in God Knows I Try?

God Knows I Try uses 5 chords: Cm7, D#, G#maj7, A#, G#

What is the easiest way to play God Knows I Try?

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 God Knows I Try released in?

God Knows I Try was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for God Knows I Try?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch God Knows I Try 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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