Other arrangements of I Gotta Try
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(G6)May be it’s (D)true what they say a bout it.
(G6)May be we (D)can’t make the ends to meet.
(G6)May be we’ll (D)all have to do with out it.
(G6)May be this (D)world’s just to in com plete.
Well, (C)we (Bbmaj9)all tined (Am7)look look for truth in this (Dno3d)life, (Bbmaj9)search (Am7)ing
(C)with hope less (D)sight.
If it’s (Bbmaj9)so hard (Am7)liv ing in a des p’rate (D)world,
we (Gm7)all (Fsus2)do the (Bb)best that we (G)can.
(Dm7)Some (C)peo ple (F)see (Gm7)a (F)change,
(Gm7)some (C)will re (C)main (Dm7)the same.
(Dm7)Oth (C)ers will (F)live (Gm7)their (F)lives
(Gm7)un (C)der the (C)gun.
(Dm7)Some (C)see the (F)road (Gm7)as (F)clear,
(Gm7)some (C)say the (C)end (Dm7)is here.
They say (C)it’s a (F)hope (Ebmaj7)less (C)fight, (Dm7)but (C)I (Bb)say (G)I got ta (D)try!
(G6)May be it’s (D)too much to think a bout.
it.
(G6)May be there (D)ain’t noth ing left to say.
(G6)But if our (D)time’s real ly run nin’ out, it.
(G6)then this ain’t (D)no time to run a way.
’Cause (C)we’re (Bbmaj9)des tined (Am7)to look for truth in this (Dno3d)life,
(Bbmaj9)search (Am7)ing (C)with tear ful (D)eyes.
If it’s (Bbmaj9)so hard (Am7)liv ing in a des p’rate (D)world, then (Gm7)tell (Fsus2)me, the (Bb)why was I (G)born?
(Dm7)Some (C)peo ple (F)see (Gm7)a (F)change,
(Gm7)some (C)will re (C)main (Dm7)the same.
(Dm7)Oth (C)ers will (F)live (Gm7)their (F)lives
(Gm7)un (C)der the (C)gun.
(Dm7)Some (C)see the (F)road (Gm7)as (F)clear,
(Gm7)some (C)say the (C)end (Dm7)is here.
They say (C)it’s a (F)hope (Ebmaj7)less (C)fight, (Dm7)but (C)I (Bb)say (G)I got ta (D)try!
(G6)May be it’s (D)too
(Gm11)Lone
(Am7)ly,
liv in’ so (Eb)lone
(F7sus)ly,
it ain’t (Bbmaj9)too late to (Am7)turn it all a (Dsus)round.
(Dm)Some (C)peo ple (F)see (Gm7)a (F)change,
(Gm7)some (C)will re (C)main (Dm7)the same.
(Dm7)Oth (C)ers will (F)live (Gm7)their (F)lives
(Gm7)un (C)der the (C)gun.
(Em7)Some (D)say (G)the road (Am7)is (G)clear,
(Am7)some (D)say the (D)end (Em7)is (D)here.
They say (D)it’s a (G)hope (Fmaj7)less (D)fight, (Em7)but (D)I (C)say (B)I got ta (G)try (Am7)and (G)change,
though oth (D)ers re (D)main (Em7)the (D)same.
(Em7)Some (D)of us (G)live (Am7)our (G)lives
(Am7)un (D)der the (D)gun.
(Em7)Some (D)say the (G)road (Am7)is (G)clear,
(Am7)some (D)say the (D)end (Em7)is (D)here.
They say (D)it’s a (G)hope (Fmaj7)less (D)fight, (Em7)but (D)I (C)say (B)I got ta (G)try (Am7)and (G)change,
though oth (D)ers re (D)main (Em7)the (D)same.
(Em7)Some (D)of us (G)live (Am7)our (G)lives
(Am7)un (D)der the (D)gun.
(Em7)Some (D)say the (G)road
I Gotta Try — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Gotta Try" by Michael McDonald: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Gotta Try”
- What key is "I Gotta Try" by Michael McDonald played in?
- I Gotta Try is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Gotta Try"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Gotta Try" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Gotta Try"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Gotta Try"?
- "I Gotta Try" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Gotta Try"?
- This arrangement uses 23 chords: Am7, B7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, D, D7, Dm, +15 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Gotta Try" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Gotta Try" by Michael McDonald. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Gotta Try" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Gotta Try" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.