Rock, Reggae

What I Got Chords

Sublime Beginner Key of D 2 Chords 4 min read

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · G

What I Got Chords – Guitar

Sublime’s laid-back anthem about appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Reggae Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a chunkier, percussive reggae feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Early in the mornin’, risin’ to the street

D

Light me up that cigarette and I’ll strap shoes on my feet

D

Got to find a reason, a reason things went wrong

D

Got to find a reason why my money’s all gone

D G D

I got a dalmatian and I can still get high

D A

I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin’ riot

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Verse 2

D

It all comes back to you, you’ll finally get what you deserve

D

Try and test that, you’re bound to get served

D

Love’s what I got, don’t start a riot

D

You’ll feel it when the dance gets hot

D G D

I love my dog as much as I love you

D A

But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Bridge

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

Verse 3

D

Why I don’t cry when my dog runs away

D

I don’t get angry at the bills I have to pay

D

I don’t get angry when my mom smokes pot

D

Hits the bottle and goes right to the rock

D G D

Fuckin’, and fightin’, it’s all the same

D A

Livin’ with Louie dog’s the only way to stay sane

D

Let the lovin’, let the lovin’ come back to me

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Practice tip: The entire song uses just three chords (D, G, A). Practice switching between them without looking at your fretting hand to build muscle memory and keep your eyes on the lyrics.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · G

What I Got Chords – Ukulele

Sublime’s laid-back anthem about appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Reggae Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a chunkier, percussive reggae feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Early in the mornin’, risin’ to the street

D

Light me up that cigarette and I’ll strap shoes on my feet

D

Got to find a reason, a reason things went wrong

D

Got to find a reason why my money’s all gone

D G D

I got a dalmatian and I can still get high

D A

I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin’ riot

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Verse 2

D

It all comes back to you, you’ll finally get what you deserve

D

Try and test that, you’re bound to get served

D

Love’s what I got, don’t start a riot

D

You’ll feel it when the dance gets hot

D G D

I love my dog as much as I love you

D A

But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Bridge

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

Verse 3

D

Why I don’t cry when my dog runs away

D

I don’t get angry at the bills I have to pay

D

I don’t get angry when my mom smokes pot

D

Hits the bottle and goes right to the rock

D G D

Fuckin’, and fightin’, it’s all the same

D A

Livin’ with Louie dog’s the only way to stay sane

D

Let the lovin’, let the lovin’ come back to me

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Practice tip: The entire song uses just three chords (D, G, A). Practice switching between them without looking at your fretting hand to build muscle memory and keep your eyes on the lyrics.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · G

What I Got Chords – Piano

Sublime’s laid-back anthem about appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Reggae Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a chunkier, percussive reggae feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Early in the mornin’, risin’ to the street

D

Light me up that cigarette and I’ll strap shoes on my feet

D

Got to find a reason, a reason things went wrong

D

Got to find a reason why my money’s all gone

D G D

I got a dalmatian and I can still get high

D A

I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin’ riot

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Verse 2

D

It all comes back to you, you’ll finally get what you deserve

D

Try and test that, you’re bound to get served

D

Love’s what I got, don’t start a riot

D

You’ll feel it when the dance gets hot

D G D

I love my dog as much as I love you

D A

But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Bridge

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

Verse 3

D

Why I don’t cry when my dog runs away

D

I don’t get angry at the bills I have to pay

D

I don’t get angry when my mom smokes pot

D

Hits the bottle and goes right to the rock

D G D

Fuckin’, and fightin’, it’s all the same

D A

Livin’ with Louie dog’s the only way to stay sane

D

Let the lovin’, let the lovin’ come back to me

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Practice tip: The entire song uses just three chords (D, G, A). Practice switching between them without looking at your fretting hand to build muscle memory and keep your eyes on the lyrics.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · G

What I Got Chords – Banjo

Sublime’s laid-back anthem about appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Reggae Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a chunkier, percussive reggae feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Early in the mornin’, risin’ to the street

D

Light me up that cigarette and I’ll strap shoes on my feet

D

Got to find a reason, a reason things went wrong

D

Got to find a reason why my money’s all gone

D G D

I got a dalmatian and I can still get high

D A

I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin’ riot

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Verse 2

D

It all comes back to you, you’ll finally get what you deserve

D

Try and test that, you’re bound to get served

D

Love’s what I got, don’t start a riot

D

You’ll feel it when the dance gets hot

D G D

I love my dog as much as I love you

D A

But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Bridge

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

Verse 3

D

Why I don’t cry when my dog runs away

D

I don’t get angry at the bills I have to pay

D

I don’t get angry when my mom smokes pot

D

Hits the bottle and goes right to the rock

D G D

Fuckin’, and fightin’, it’s all the same

D A

Livin’ with Louie dog’s the only way to stay sane

D

Let the lovin’, let the lovin’ come back to me

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Practice tip: The entire song uses just three chords (D, G, A). Practice switching between them without looking at your fretting hand to build muscle memory and keep your eyes on the lyrics.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · G

What I Got Chords – Mandolin

Sublime’s laid-back anthem about appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Reggae Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a chunkier, percussive reggae feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Early in the mornin’, risin’ to the street

D

Light me up that cigarette and I’ll strap shoes on my feet

D

Got to find a reason, a reason things went wrong

D

Got to find a reason why my money’s all gone

D G D

I got a dalmatian and I can still get high

D A

I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin’ riot

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Verse 2

D

It all comes back to you, you’ll finally get what you deserve

D

Try and test that, you’re bound to get served

D

Love’s what I got, don’t start a riot

D

You’ll feel it when the dance gets hot

D G D

I love my dog as much as I love you

D A

But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Bridge

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

Verse 3

D

Why I don’t cry when my dog runs away

D

I don’t get angry at the bills I have to pay

D

I don’t get angry when my mom smokes pot

D

Hits the bottle and goes right to the rock

D G D

Fuckin’, and fightin’, it’s all the same

D A

Livin’ with Louie dog’s the only way to stay sane

D

Let the lovin’, let the lovin’ come back to me

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Practice tip: The entire song uses just three chords (D, G, A). Practice switching between them without looking at your fretting hand to build muscle memory and keep your eyes on the lyrics.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · G

What I Got Chords – Harmonica

Sublime’s laid-back anthem about appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Reggae Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Mute the strings slightly with your strumming hand for a chunkier, percussive reggae feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Early in the mornin’, risin’ to the street

D

Light me up that cigarette and I’ll strap shoes on my feet

D

Got to find a reason, a reason things went wrong

D

Got to find a reason why my money’s all gone

D G D

I got a dalmatian and I can still get high

D A

I can play the guitar like a motherfuckin’ riot

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Verse 2

D

It all comes back to you, you’ll finally get what you deserve

D

Try and test that, you’re bound to get served

D

Love’s what I got, don’t start a riot

D

You’ll feel it when the dance gets hot

D G D

I love my dog as much as I love you

D A

But you may fade, my dog will always come through

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Bridge

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

D

Lovin’, is what I got, I said remember that

Verse 3

D

Why I don’t cry when my dog runs away

D

I don’t get angry at the bills I have to pay

D

I don’t get angry when my mom smokes pot

D

Hits the bottle and goes right to the rock

D G D

Fuckin’, and fightin’, it’s all the same

D A

Livin’ with Louie dog’s the only way to stay sane

D

Let the lovin’, let the lovin’ come back to me

Chorus

D

Well, life is too short, so love the one you got

G

’Cause you might get run over or you might get shot

D

Never start no static, I just get it off my chest

A

Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest

D

Take a small example, take a tip from me

G

Take all of your money, give it all to charity

D

Love is what I got, it’s within my reach

A

And the Sublime style’s still straight from Long Beach

Practice tip: The entire song uses just three chords (D, G, A). Practice switching between them without looking at your fretting hand to build muscle memory and keep your eyes on the lyrics.