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[Intro]
C  F  C  G
[Verse 1]
CDarling, the door is Fopen to Cmy heart and I've been Fhoping
That Amyou won't be the one to sEmtruggle with the key
Cmaj7We got lots of Amtime to Fget together Gif we Ctry.F  C  G  
[Verse 2]
The Cwaiting time is Fover Cno man sees around the Fcorner
AmWalking in the rain and Emcoming home dry
There's Cmaj7something missing Amthere it's Feasier to Gcare and Ctry.F  C  
[Chorus]
And I Ftry to Gwash my ChandsF  C  
And I Ftry to Gmake CamendsF  C  
And I Ftry to Gcount my CfriendsF  C  
[Solo] 
C   F   C   F   Am   Em   Cmaj7  Am  F   G   C   F   C   G
[Chorus]
FOoh, Gooh, CoohF  C  
FOoh, Gooh, CoohF  C  
FOoh, Gooh, CoohF  C  
[Verse 3]
I'd Clike to take a Fchance, but Cshit, Mary, I can't Fdance
So Amhe's looking up your Emold address
Cmaj7Holly what a Ammess, we've Fgot to take the Grest and Ctry.F  C  G  
Cmaj7We got lots of Amtime to Fget together Gif we Ctry.F  C  G  
Cmaj7We got lots of Amtime to Fget together Gif we Ctry.F  C  F  C  

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by Neil Young

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Cmaj7

[Intro]

C F C G

[Verse 1]

C F C F

Darling, the door is open to my heart and I've been hoping

Am Em

That you won't be the one to struggle with the key

Cmaj7 Am F G C F C G

We got lots of time to get together if we try.

[Verse 2]

C F C F

The waiting time is over no man sees around the corner

Am Em

Walking in the rain and coming home dry

Cmaj7 Am F G C F C

There's something missing there it's easier to care and try.

[Chorus]

F G C F C

And I try to wash my hands

F G C F C

And I try to make amends

F G C F C

And I try to count my friends

[Solo]

C F C F Am Em Cmaj7 Am F G C F C G

[Chorus]

F G C F C

Ooh, ooh, ooh

F G C F C

Ooh, ooh, ooh

F G C F C

Ooh, ooh, ooh

[Verse 3]

C F C F

I'd like to take a chance, but shit, Mary, I can't dance

Am Em

So he's looking up your old address

Cmaj7 Am F G C F C G

Holly what a mess, we've got to take the rest and try.

Cmaj7 Am F G C F C G

We got lots of time to get together if we try.

Cmaj7 Am F G C F C F C

We got lots of time to get together if we try.

About Try Chords by Neil Young

Learn how to play Try by Neil Young with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Try chords”, “Try guitar chords”, or “Neil Young Try 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 Try chords and for experienced players who want accurate Try lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am, Em, Cmaj7.

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The chords for "Try" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am, Em, Cmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.