I Did My Best Chords by Soul Asylum

Tempo:
111 bpm
Chords used:

G

C

Bm

D

Em

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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Key:
G
2131
C
3211
Bm
13421112
D
1321
Em
121
G
2131
C
3211
Bm
13421112
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To learn Soul Asylum - I Did My Best chords with lyrics, your first step should be understanding these chords: G, Bm, C, G, Em, G, D, C. For best results, commence at 55 BPM and progress to the song's BPM of 111. Given the song's key of G, adjust the capo to align with your vocal range and chord preference.

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[G] .
[C] [G] .
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[C] [G] .
Hold up in [Bm] the dressing [C] room without [G] a dress.
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Kneeling at the [D] confessional [C] with nothing to [D] confess.
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[C] And I knew all about my surprise party.
I [G] was spoiled and [Em] depressed.
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[G] And I acted surprised and [Bm] I told lots of lies.
[C] Yes, I did [G] my best to stop the truck at [Bm] the truck stop.
I [C] need something to help [G] me crash.
Boot stamps, checks, [D] and credit cards, but [C] they only accepted [D] cash.
There [C] was sweat feeding on my brow.
My [G] heart was beating out of [Em] my chest.
[G] I stole everything they [Bm] couldn't give away.
[C] Yes, I did [G] my best.
And I did [D] the best that I could do [Bm] with all the mess [Am] that I've been through.
[D] What did you expect me [C] to do?.
I .
[Bm] [Am] did my best [G] for you.
[Bm] .
[C] [G] .
[C] .
[G] [Em] .
[G] [Bm] .
[C] I [G] .
was waiting for a change [Bm] reaction.
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[C] With a [G] missing link.
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Waiting for that [D] trickle down [C] forever circling [D] the sink.
[G] I [C] was tired of being tired.
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[G] I could not get no [Em] rest.
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[G] So I kept sleepwalking, [Bm] talking in my sleep.
[C] Yes, I did [G] my best.
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And I did [D] the best that I could do [Bm] with all the mess [Am] that I've been through.
[D] What did you expect me [C] to do?
.
[Bm] .
[Am] I did my best [G] for you.
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I [C] .
did my [G] best for you.
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[C] .
[G] .
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[N] .

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This song was authored by Dave Pirner.

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