What I Got

by Sublime

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Lyrics

(D5)Ear ly in the morn in’, (D5)ris in’ to the street,

(D5)light me up that (G5)cig a rette and I (D5)strap shoes on my (G5)feet.

(D5)Got to find a rea son, (D5)rea son things went wrong.

(D5)Got to find a (G5)rea son why my (D5)mon ey’s all (G5)gone.

(D5)I got a Dal ma tian, and (D5)I can still get high.

(D5)I can play the (G5)gui tar like a (D5)moth er fuck in’ (G5)ri ot.

Life (D5)is short, so love the one you got, ’cause you (D5)might get run o ver or you (G5)might get shot.

(D5)Nev er start no stat ic, I just (G5)get it off my chest.

(D5)Nev er had to bat tle with my (G5)bul let proof vest.

(D5)Take a small ex am ple, take a (G5)t t tip from me: (D5)Take all of your mon ey, give it (G5)all to char i ty.

Love (D5)is what I got, it’s (G5)with in my reach, and the (D5)Sub lime style’s still straight from Long Beach.

It all comes back to you, you fin ’lly (G5)get what you de serve.

(D5)Try and test that, you’re (G5)bound to get served.

(D5)Love’s what I got, don’t (G5)start a ri ot.

You’ll (D5)feel it when the dance gets (G5)hot.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

I said, re (G)mem ber that.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

Re (G)mem ber that.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

I said, re (G)mem ber that.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

Re (G)mem ber that.

(D5)I don’t cry when (G5)my dog runs a way.

I don’t get an gry at the (G5)bills I have to pay.

I don’t get an gry when my (G5)mom smokes pot, hits the bot tle, and goes (G5)right to the rock.

(D5)Fuck in’ and fight in’, it’s all the same.

Liv (D5)in’ with Lou ie dog’s the on ly (G5)way to stay sane.

Let the lov in’, let the lov in’ come back to me.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

I said, re (G)mem ber that.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

Re (G)mem ber that.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

I said, re (G)mem ber that.

(D)Lov in’

is what I got.

Re (G)mem ber that.

(I got, I got,) I got.

What I Got by Sublime — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What I Got” by Sublime in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 97 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "What I Got" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "What I Got"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.