What I Got

Sublime · 96 BPM · 4/4

What I Got

Sublime

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Capo

G

Early in the morning, risin' to the street

LiGght me up that cigaDrette, and I'll stGrap shoes on my feDet

DGot to findG the reason,D reason thinGgs went wrongD

DGot to finGd a reason Dwhy my monGey's all goDne

DI got a DGalmatian anDd I can stiGll get high

GID can play Gthe guitar Dlike a motherfuckin' riot

DWelGl, liDfe iGs tooD shoGrt, sDo love the oneG youD got

D'CauGse you might get run over, or you might get shot

GNever start no statDic, I just get it off my chest

DNever had to battle with no bulletproof vest

DTake a smallG example, tDake a tip from me

DTake all of your money, giGve it all to charitDy

DLove is what I got, it's within my reach

DAnd the Sublime style's still straight from Long Beach

DIt all comes back to you, you're bound to get what you deserve

DTry and test that, you're bound to get served

DLoves what I got, don't start a riot

DYou'll feel it when the dance geGts hot

GLoviDn' isG whatD I goGt

GI said, remember thDat

DLovin' is what I got

DAnd remember that

DLovGinD' is what IG gDot

DIG said, remember thaDt

DLovin' is what I got

D(I got, I got, I got)

DWhy I don't cry wGhen my dog runs away

GI don't get anDgry at the bills I have to pay

DI Gdon't get angry when my mom smoDkes pot

DHits the bottle and goes right to the rock

DFuckin' anGd fightin', it's allD the same

DLiving with Louie Dog's the only way to stay sane

DLet the lovin', leGt the loDvin' come back to me

DLovin' is what I got

DI said, remember that

DLovin' is what I got

DAnd remember that

DLovin' is what I got

DI said remember that

DLovin' is what I got

D(I got, I got, I goGtD)

DWe're not that far off

So, that's the

See, but

We're done, man

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All Chords Used (2)

KeyD major

Tempo~96 BPM

How to play What I Got by Sublime on guitar

This is a great beginner song because it stays relaxed, catchy, and easy to lock into. You get to focus on keeping a steady feel while the same small chord loop carries the whole track, so it feels rewarding fast.

You only need open shapes here, with no barre chords at all. The main thing to watch is the smooth switch between G and D, since the song keeps cycling those two shapes over and over in the opening progression and throughout the tune.

Start by changing between G and D slowly until the movement feels automatic. Then play the loop in time with the song, keeping your changes clean and even. Once that feels solid, bring it up to tempo and aim for a consistent, relaxed groove.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.

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Tutorials & guides for "What I Got"

D Chord Guitar - How to Play D Major (Finger Positions + Tips)

G Chord Guitar: 3 Ways to Play It (Beginner to Advanced)

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