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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What I Got" by Sublime: 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, 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "What I Got" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What I Got" by Sublime. 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 "What I Got" 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 "What I Got" 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.