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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "What I Got" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "What I Got" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "What I Got" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "What I Got"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "What I Got" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "What I Got"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "What I Got" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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