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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 E

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
Em7 G Cmaj7    Em7 G Cmaj7

Verse 1
Em7God Knows IG Try To Be A Good Friend
Cmaj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Em7God Knows IG Try To Call My Parents
As Cmaj7Much As I Would Call Them
Cmaj7When I Was Still In College

Verse 2
Em7And God Knows IG Try To Take It On ThCmaj7e Chin
Cmaj7God Knows I Wish I Had Thicker Skin
Em7And I Keep OnG Letting It Sink In
Cmaj7When They Throw Their Two Cents In, But

Chorus
Em7 If GI Get HiCmaj7gh, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LEm7adylike
When IG Mess UCmaj7p, That Don’t Mean I Ain’Dt GooEm7d Enough
Yeah, My GPast Is Checkered,Cmaj7 Nobody’s Got A SpotlesDs Record
Em7 So GI Sleep FiCmaj7ne 'Cause God Knows Em7I TrGy Cmaj7​

Verse 3
Em7I Still Say YesG When I Should Say No
Cmaj7There I Go, Collecting Dust On All My Sunday Clothes
Em7Writing Down Every MiGsstep In My Portfolio
Cmaj7Try To Make Me Hate Myself, But God KnEm7ows

Chorus
If IG Get HigCmaj7h, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LaEm7dylike
When IG Mess UCmaj7p, That Don’t Mean I Ain’Dt GooEm7d Enough
Yeah, My GPast Is Checkered,Cmaj7 Nobody’s Got A SpotlesDs Record
Em7 So GI Sleep FiCmaj7ne 'Cause God Knows Em7I TrGy Cmaj7​

Post-Chorus
God KnEm7ows
God KnGows
God KnCmaj7ows

Bridge
Yeah, I Em7Try To Be Better But I’mG Still Keeping Score
Yeah, They CWant A Little Less But I’m Always GivingD More
Try To Em7Be Put Together But I’m TheG Mess That He Made
Just Cmaj7Doing My Best Here, For Heaven’s SEm7ake

Chorus
If GI Get HiCmaj7gh, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LEm7adylike
When IG Mess UCmaj7p, That Don’t Mean I Ain’Dt GooEm7d Enough
Yeah, My GPast Is Checkered,Cmaj7 Nobody’s Got A SpotlesDs Record
Em7 So GI Sleep FiCmaj7ne 'Cause God Knows Em7I TrGy Cmaj7​

Post-Chorus
(God Knows Em7I TrGy)C​

Outro
Em7God Knows IG Try To Be A Good Friend
Cmaj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Em7God Knows IG Try To Call My Parents
Cmaj7As Much As I Would Call Them
Cmaj7When I Was Still In College
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for God Knows I Try?

The chords for God Knows I Try are: Em7, G, Cmaj7, D, C

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: Em7, G, Cmaj7, D, C

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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