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Do What You Gotta Do

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[Intro]
D   A   A   D     D   A   Bm   G
 D   A   A   A     G       Bm   A
SoDmetimes youA've got to tBmake the heGatD  A  A  D  
IDf your goAnna walk dBmown on the mean stGreetD  A  A  D  
Take the hGeat and you sBmee it through
'Cause sometimes it coAmes down to
Do what you gotta doD  A  A  D  G  Bm  A  
SoDmetimes it goAes right dBmown to the wiGreD  A  A  D  
ADnd you mAight have to wBmalk through the fGireD  A  A  D  
Walk oGn, boy, all the wBmay through
'Cause sometimes it just coAmes down to
Do what you gotta doD  A  A  D  D  A  A  D  
[Chorus]
Well there's peDople that'll tell you its just no use
And there's pAeople that'll tell you that your gonna lose
PeDople that'll tAell you anytBmhing your going to lAisten toG  A  
Do what you gotta do
Fill in       D    A    A       D    D    A    Bm  G  
            D  A  A  D     G     Bm  A
SDomeday they're gAoing to cBmall your naGmeD  A  A  D  
They'll come looking for someone to blameD  A  A  D  
What's your nGame, boy, hey you just tBmell them true
'Cause they can't take the trAuth from you
So do what you gotta doD  A  A  D  
[Chorus]
Well, thDey'll call you a hero or a traitor
But you'All find out that, sooner or later,
NGobody in Dthis wBmorld is gonna Ado it for yDouA  
Do what you gotta do
Fill in       D    A    A       D    D    A    Bm       G    D    A    A  D  
There ain't nGobody in tDhis worlBmd
That's gonna Ado it for yDouA  
Do what you gotta do
[Outro]
 D  G  A  D

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The story behind the song

This song, originally recorded by New Grass Revival, found new life with Garth Brooks on his 1997 album Sevens. It's described as a high-energy, uptempo tune with an infectious melody and a positive message, delivered with conviction and passion. The song encourages a spirit of determination and resilience. When you play it, channel that energetic conviction and the feeling of pushing through.

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Do What You Gotta Do

by Garth Brooks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

D A A D D A Bm G

D A A A G Bm A

D A Bm G D A A D

Sometimes you've got to take the heat

D A Bm G D A A D

If your gonna walk down on the mean street

G Bm

Take the heat and you see it through

'Cause sometimes it comes down to

D A A D G Bm A

Do what you gotta do

D A Bm G D A A D

Sometimes it goes right down to the wire

D A Bm G D A A D

And you might have to walk through the fire

G Bm

Walk on, boy, all the way through

'Cause sometimes it just comes down to

D A A D D A A D

Do what you gotta do

[Chorus]

Well there's people that'll tell you its just no use

And there's people that'll tell you that your gonna lose

D A Bm A G A

People that'll tell you anything your going to listen to

Do what you gotta do

D A A D D A Bm G

Fill in

D A A D G Bm A

D A Bm G D A A D

Someday they're going to call your name

D A A D

They'll come looking for someone to blame

G Bm

What's your name, boy, hey you just tell them true

'Cause they can't take the truth from you

D A A D

So do what you gotta do

[Chorus]

Well, they'll call you a hero or a traitor

But you'll find out that, sooner or later,

G D Bm A D A

Nobody in this world is gonna do it for you

Do what you gotta do

D A A D D A Bm G D A A D

Fill in

G D Bm

There ain't nobody in this world

A D A

That's gonna do it for you

Do what you gotta do

[Outro]

D G A D

About Do What You Gotta Do Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play Do What You Gotta Do by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Do What You Gotta Do chords”, “Do What You Gotta Do guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks Do What You Gotta Do 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 Do What You Gotta Do chords and for experienced players who want accurate Do What You Gotta Do lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Bm, G.

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What key is "Do What You Gotta Do" in?

The chords for "Do What You Gotta Do" show the original chord names (including D, A, Bm, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.