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Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I'm picking

up on a signal

That's in the air tonight.

It's sparkin' my receiver,

It feels like dynamite.
C
C

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C5
C5
3

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I got the message
C
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C5
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3

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C5
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3

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C
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But I want to get it straight from you.
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My mind
Verse 2

is electric,

I'm about to blow a fuse.

The cockpit is empty

So shoot it down the tube.
C
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I got the message
C5
C5
3

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C
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C5
C5
3

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C5
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3

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Interlude 1
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C5
C5
3

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C5
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3

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C5
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C5
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C5
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Verse 3
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I've got to make a connection.

I'm on needles and pins.

Workin' up a printout

And I'm gonna zero in.
C
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I got the message
C5
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C5
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But I want to get it straight
Outro 1

from you.
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Chords

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • C5

    3

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I Got The Message by ZZ Top is G major.

The primary chords used in I Got The Message are G, F, C, C5.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, F, C, C5, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I Got The Message is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I Got The Message using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for I Got The Message. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with ZZ Top.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add I Got The Message to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for I Got The Message by ZZ Top on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.