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Carla Thomas
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Key: G minor•
Intro 1
B
B
2

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Am
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B
B
2

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Verse 1
G
G

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If I don't love you

like you want me to do
Em
Em

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Oh, I'm trying, I'm trying
G
G

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If I'm not there when

you need talking to
Em
Em

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Baby, I'm tryin', I'm tryin'
C
C

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Every day and the week
D
D

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Oh, I need seven days
C
C

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Just to love you
D
D

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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Em
Em

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In so many ways I'm tryin'
G
G

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Mmm, can't you see I'm

tryin'?
Em
Em

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Can't you see I'm tryin'?
G
G

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And if I don't please you

And give all you need,
Em
Em

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cause I'm just buyin'

What else can I do?
G
G

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You know, you know you

mean the whole world to me
Em
Em

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Oh, I'm tryin'

Yeah, I'm tryin'
C
C

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I may not can buy all
D
D

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B
B
2

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your en tirehood too
D
D

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C
C

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But deep down in my soul
D
D

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That's what I wanna do
F#dim
F#dim
4

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Em
Em

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Oh, I'm trying, baby,
G
G

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can't you see I'm trying?
C
C

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Oh, no stumbling block

can block my path
Am
Am

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Whatever I got,

I'll run and give you a hand
C
C

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With your sweet love,

we've got to succeed
Am
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B
B
2

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Cause your sweet loving is all I need
G
G

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And if I don't love you

like you want me to do
Em
Em

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I'm trying, I'm trying
G
G

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And if I'm not there

when you need talking to you
Em
Em

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Good stuff, good stuff I'm trying
C
C

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D
D

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I may not can buy all you're entitled to
C
C

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But deep down in my soul,
D
D

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F#dim
F#dim
4

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that's what I need to do
Em
Em

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Am
Am

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I'm trying, baby,
Em
Em

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G
G

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can't you see I'm trying
Em
Em

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G
G

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Em
Em

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Oh, I'm trying,

and I'm trying to
G
G

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Em
Em

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Can't you see I'm trying,
G
G

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I'm trying to
Em
Em

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Keep on trying, gonna keep on trying
D
D

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G
G

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It's wrapped up in my heart

Wrapped up in my heart

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • B

    2

  • Am

  • G

  • Em

  • C

  • D

  • F#dim

    4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I'm trying by Carla thomas is G minor.

The primary chords used in I'm trying are D, Cm, Bb, Gm, Eb, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Cm, Bb, Gm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I'm trying is approximately 92 beats per minute.

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

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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 Carla thomas.

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