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Use What I Got

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[Intro]
B B E G#m
B B E B
[Chorus]
         B                 G#m
I'm gonna use what I got to get what I need
         B                           G#m
I'm gonna use what I use all I got to get what I need, yeah
[Verse 1]
B                               G#m
Look, I was born in a little old shack
           B                         F#
Didn't have enough to eat, not enough clothes on my back
E                             F#
Lord knows I kept the faith, a heart full of woe
E                                  F#
Now they're trying to get me at the end of my road
[Chorus]
         B                 G#m
I'm gonna use what I got to get what I need
         B                           G#m
I'm gonna use what I use all I got to get what I need, yeah
[Verse 2]
B                       G#m
The rich is content while the poor do without
B                        F#
If you ask for some help, they don't know what you're talking about
E                  F#
All say they answer as if they're on the wind
E                    F#
It changes sometimes, that's why I'm afraid
[Chorus]
           B                 G#m
I've got to use what I got to get what I need
         B                           G#m
I'm gonna use what I use all I got to get what I need, yeah
[Instrumental]
B E B E
B B E G#m
B B E B
[Verse 3]
   B               G#m
The road of life is mighty steep
           B                           F#
When you're broke, busted and disgusted for you ain't got nowhere to sleep
E                           F#
I'm gonna find me a woman to stand by my side
E                                    F#
'Cause I'm so tired of running, can't find no place to hide
[Chorus]
B                 G#m
Use what I got to get what I need
         B                           G#m
I'm gonna use what I use all I got to get what I need, yeah
B                G#m
Use what I got to get what I need
         B           G#m
Said I've got to...

Use What I Got chords and lyrics

Free chords for Use What I Got by Jimmy Cliff. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
B B E G#m
B B E B
[Chorus]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
B E B E
B B E G#m
B B E B
[Verse 3]
[Chorus]

Use What I Got Chords by Jimmy Cliff

Learn how to play Use What I Got by Jimmy Cliff with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Use What I Got chords”, “Use What I Got guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Cliff Use What I Got 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 Use What I Got chords and for experienced players who want accurate Use What I Got lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, E, G#m, F#.

Frequently asked questions about Use What I Got

How do I play "Use What I Got" by Jimmy Cliff on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Use What I Got" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Use What I Got"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Use What I Got" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Use What I Got" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Use What I Got" by Jimmy Cliff with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jimmy Cliff below.

What key is "Use What I Got" in?

The chords for "Use What I Got" show the original chord names (including B, E, G#m, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.