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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"What I Got" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 97 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 “What I Got”
- Why does "What I Got" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "What I Got".
- What key is "What I Got" by Sublime played in?
- What I Got 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 "What I Got"?
- The arrangement plays at 97 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What I Got" 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 "What I Got"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What I Got"?
- "What I Got" was originally performed by Sublime. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What I Got"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, D, Dpow, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by Sublime can I play here?
- Try "SANTERIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "What I Got"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "What I Got".
- Can I see all the notes in "What I Got"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 97 BPM.
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