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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 G

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
Gm7 A# D#maj7    Gm7 A# D#maj7

Verse 1
Gm7God Knows IA# Try To Be A Good Friend
D#maj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Gm7God Knows IA# Try To Call My Parents
As D#maj7Much As I Would Call Them
D#maj7When I Was Still In College

Verse 2
Gm7And God Knows IA# Try To Take It On TheD#maj7 Chin
D#maj7God Knows I Wish I Had Thicker Skin
Gm7And I Keep OnA# Letting It Sink In
D#maj7When They Throw Their Two Cents In, But

Chorus
Gm7 If A#I Get HigD#maj7h, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LadGm7ylike
When IA# Mess UpD#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t FGood Gm7Enough
Yeah, My A#Past Is Checkered, D#maj7Nobody’s Got A Spotless FRecord
Gm7 So A#I Sleep FinD#maj7e 'Cause God Knows I Gm7Try A#   D#maj7​

Verse 3
Gm7I Still Say YesA# When I Should Say No
D#maj7There I Go, Collecting Dust On All My Sunday Clothes
Gm7Writing Down Every MiA#sstep In My Portfolio
D#maj7Try To Make Me Hate Myself, But God KnoGm7ws

Chorus
If IA# Get HighD#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LadyGm7like
When IA# Mess UpD#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t FGood Gm7Enough
Yeah, My A#Past Is Checkered, D#maj7Nobody’s Got A Spotless FRecord
Gm7 So A#I Sleep FinD#maj7e 'Cause God Knows I Gm7Try A#   D#maj7​

Post-Chorus
God KnGm7ows
God KnA#ows
God KnD#maj7ows

Bridge
Yeah, I Gm7Try To Be Better But I’mA# Still Keeping Score
Yeah, They D#Want A Little Less But I’m Always Giving FMore
Try To Gm7Be Put Together But I’m TheA# Mess That He Made
Just D#maj7Doing My Best Here, For Heaven’s SaGm7ke

Chorus
If A#I Get HigD#maj7h, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t LadGm7ylike
When IA# Mess UpD#maj7, That Don’t Mean I Ain’t FGood Gm7Enough
Yeah, My A#Past Is Checkered, D#maj7Nobody’s Got A Spotless FRecord
Gm7 So A#I Sleep FinD#maj7e 'Cause God Knows I Gm7Try A#   D#maj7​

Post-Chorus
(God Knows Gm7I TrA#y) D#​

Outro
Gm7God Knows IA# Try To Be A Good Friend
D#maj7But Sometimes I Take More Than I Can Give
Gm7God Knows IA# Try To Call My Parents
D#maj7As Much As I Would Call Them
D#maj7When I Was Still In College
Also available in: Am (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for God Knows I Try?

The chords for God Knows I Try are: Gm7, A#, D#maj7, F, D#

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: Gm7, A#, D#maj7, F, D#

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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