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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 D

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
Dm7 F A#maj7    Dm7 F A#maj7

Verse 1
Dm7God Knows IF Try To Be A Good Friend
A#maj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Dm7God Knows IF Try To Call My Parents
As A#maj7Much As I Would Call Them
A#maj7When I Was Still In College

Verse 2
Dm7And God Knows IF Try To Take It On ThA#maj7e Chin
A#maj7God Knows I Wish I Had Thicker Skin
Dm7And I Keep OnF Letting It Sink In
A#maj7When They Throw Their Two Cents In, But

Chorus
Dm7 If FI Get HiA#maj7gh, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LaDm7dylike
When IF Mess UA#maj7p, That Don’t Mean I Ain’tC GoodDm7 Enough
Yeah, My FPast Is Checkered,A#maj7 Nobody’s Got A SpotlessC Record
Dm7 So FI Sleep FiA#maj7ne 'Cause God Knows IDm7 TryF  A#maj7​

Verse 3
Dm7I Still Say YesF When I Should Say No
A#maj7There I Go, Collecting Dust On All My Sunday Clothes
Dm7Writing Down Every MiFsstep In My Portfolio
A#maj7Try To Make Me Hate Myself, But God KnoDm7ws

Chorus
If IF Get HigA#maj7h, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LadDm7ylike
When IF Mess UA#maj7p, That Don’t Mean I Ain’tC GoodDm7 Enough
Yeah, My FPast Is Checkered,A#maj7 Nobody’s Got A SpotlessC Record
Dm7 So FI Sleep FiA#maj7ne 'Cause God Knows IDm7 TryF  A#maj7​

Post-Chorus
God KnDm7ows
God KnFows
God KnA#maj7ows

Bridge
Yeah, I Dm7Try To Be Better But I’mF Still Keeping Score
Yeah, They A#Want A Little Less But I’m Always Giving CMore
Try To Dm7Be Put Together But I’m TheF Mess That He Made
Just A#maj7Doing My Best Here, For Heaven’s SaDm7ke

Chorus
If FI Get HiA#maj7gh, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LaDm7dylike
When IF Mess UA#maj7p, That Don’t Mean I Ain’tC GoodDm7 Enough
Yeah, My FPast Is Checkered,A#maj7 Nobody’s Got A SpotlessC Record
Dm7 So FI Sleep FiA#maj7ne 'Cause God Knows IDm7 TryF  A#maj7​

Post-Chorus
(God Knows Dm7I TrFy)A#​

Outro
Dm7God Knows IF Try To Be A Good Friend
A#maj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Dm7God Knows IF Try To Call My Parents
A#maj7As Much As I Would Call Them
A#maj7When I Was Still In College
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for God Knows I Try?

The chords for God Knows I Try are: Dm7, F, A#maj7, C, A#

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: Dm7, F, A#maj7, C, A#

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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