Now playing

Just Getting By

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo1 
Intro - |  G|  G|   C   C/B|  Am|
 GI've got more dreams
Than I can Ctake       C/B    AmAt one time
 GI can't seem to settle down
I can't seem to reClax        C/B    AmIn My mind
 BmWithout a place to rest,
Without a place to Amhide, to hideaway
 BmBut it's not over yet, I'm only passing Amtime
 CJust getting Dby
 GNames from the past
But that was Chalf      C/B   AmMy life ago
 GI don't want to let them down
But I think it's Ctime,      C/B    AmI let them go
 BmTo find some place to rest
Somewhere in My mAmind, and hideaway
 BmI don't want to forget, 
But I've spent so much Amtime        
 CJust getting Dby....
|  G|  G|
...
 CThe roughest C/Bride is always Amin the clouds
  EmAnd that's where We've been Dflying
TAmoo high
ToAo high   ADhh.. Ha....
                   C   G..
  We've got to come down
... |  G|  C   C/B|  Am|
                   Sometime
|  G|  G|  C   C/B|  Am|
 GSo much to think about
Before Our Cdays         C/B   AmJust slip away
 GI wish there was so much more
That I could Cdo          C/B    AmFor You
 BmWith one more eye to catch
And one more name to Amsign,You're on Your way
 BmBut it's not over yet, 
We're only passing Amtime,
 CJust getting Dby 
|  G|  G|   C   C/B|  Am|
                   Just getting by
|  G|  G|   C   C/B|   Am   G..

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Just Getting By

by Neal Casal

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/B

Capo1

G G C C/B Am

I've got more dreams

C C/B Am

Than I can take At one time

I can't seem to settle down

C C/B Am

I can't seem to relax In My mind

Without a place to rest,

Without a place to hide, to hideaway

Bm Am

But it's not over yet, I'm only passing time

C D

Just getting by

Names from the past

C C/B Am

But that was half My life ago

I don't want to let them down

C C/B Am

But I think it's time, I let them go

To find some place to rest

Somewhere in My mind, and hideaway

I don't want to forget,

But I've spent so much time

C D

Just getting by....

G G

| | |

...

C C/B Am

The roughest ride is always in the clouds

Em D

And that's where We've been flying

Too high

A D

Too high Ahh.. Ha....

C G

We've got to come down

G C C/B Am

... | | | |

Sometime

G G C C/B Am

| | | | |

So much to think about

C C/B Am

Before Our days Just slip away

I wish there was so much more

C C/B Am

That I could do For You

With one more eye to catch

And one more name to sign,You're on Your way

But it's not over yet,

We're only passing time,

C D

Just getting by

G G C C/B Am

| | | | |

Just getting by

G G C C/B Am G

| | | | ..

About Just Getting By Chords by Neal Casal

Learn how to play Just Getting By by Neal Casal with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Just Getting By chords”, “Just Getting By guitar chords”, or “Neal Casal Just Getting By chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Just Getting By chords and for experienced players who want accurate Just Getting By lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, C/B, Am, Bm, D.

FAQ — Just Getting By by Neal Casal

How do I play "Just Getting By" by Neal Casal on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Just Getting By" by Neal Casal on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Just Getting By" by Neal Casal free?

Yes. The chords for "Just Getting By" by Neal Casal are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Just Getting By" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Just Getting By" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Just Getting By"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Just Getting By" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Just Getting By" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Just Getting By" by Neal Casal with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Neal Casal below.

What key is "Just Getting By" in?

The chords for "Just Getting By" show the original chord names (including G, C, C/B, Am, Bm, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.