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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
G
G

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B
B
2

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Am
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B
B
2

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G
G

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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
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G
G

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Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying

And if I'm not fair when

you need talking to
Em
Em

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Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying
Verse 2
C
C

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Everyday in the week
D
D

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I mean seven days
C
C

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D
D

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Just to love you in so many ways
Em
Em

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I'm trying baby,
G
G

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can't you see I'm trying
Verse 3
G
G

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And if I don't please ya and

give you all you need
Em
Em

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Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying
G
G

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You know you mean the whole

world to me
Em
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And that's what keeps me trying,
Verse 4

I'm trying
C
C

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D
D

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I may not provide all your kids I will do
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 want to do
Em
Em

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I'm trying, yeah baby,
G
G

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can't you see I'm trying
Verse 5
C
C

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No stumbling blocks can
Am
Am

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block my plan

Whatever I got I'll run and give you half
C
C

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An d in the world if I don't succeed
Am
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C
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B
B
2

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Baby, I'd be rather be, you and me
Verse 6
Em
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G
G

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If I don't love you like

you want me to do
Em
Em

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Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying
G
G

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And if I'm not fair when

you need talking to
Em
Em

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Baby, I'm trying, I'm trying
Verse 7
C
C

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D
D

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I may not provide all your kids I will do
C
C

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But deep down in my soul
D
D

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Ebdim
Ebdim

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That's what I want to do
D
D

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Em
Em

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I keep on trying, baby,
G
G

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can't you see I'm trying

Oh yes I am, girl
Verse 8
Em
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I'm trying, Lord have mercy
G
G

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Can't you see that I am trying

Everyday when I get up and go to work
Em
Em

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I'm trying,
G
G

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Em
Em

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trying to make you happy
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • B

    2

  • Am

  • Em

  • C

  • D

  • F#dim

    4

  • Ebdim

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I'm trying by Johnnie taylor is Bb major.

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

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

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

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

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