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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Gotta Try" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.
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About “I Gotta Try”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Gotta Try" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Gotta Try" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "I Gotta Try" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Gotta Try" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Gotta Try"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.