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Montgomery Gentry
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Intro 1
F
F

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Am
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C
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G
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Dm
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Verse 1
Am
Am

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I
C
C

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learn what I know
G
G

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But I was born this way

More of a number
Dm
Dm

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And less of a name
Am
Am

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I talk a little too quiet
C
C

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And not enough, they say
G
G

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I only tell my secrets
Dm
Dm

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When it's time to pray
Verse 2
F
F

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You wouldn't see the war just

lookin' from the outside
G
G

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I've got red- dirt blood
Verse 3

here runnin on the inside
C
C

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G
G

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Sink or swim, live or die
Am
Am

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F
F

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A saving grace and a blue sky
C
C

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G
G

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All alone and unafraid
Am
Am

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F
F

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It's never just another day
Dm
Dm

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And you don't back down or walk away
Bb
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F
F

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G
G

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But I know, I do, I am
C
C

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G
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Am
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F
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What it takes

What it takes
C
C

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G
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F
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Verse 4
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C
C

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Wash away my footprints
G
G

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With the undertow
Dm
Dm

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While I'll walk the wire of the great unknown
Am
Am

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I got two parts too
C
C

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My storied soul
G
G

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One stands with my brothers,
Dm
Dm

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one waits for me back at home
Verse 5
C
C

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G
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Sink or swim, live or die
Am
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F
F

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A saving grace and a blue sky
C
C

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G
G

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All alone and unafraid
Am
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F
F

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It's never just another day
Dm
Dm

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And you don't back down or walk away
Bb
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F
F

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G

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But I know, I do, I am

What it takes
C
C

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Am
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F
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C
C

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G
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Verse 6
Am
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F
F

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You wouldn't see the war just

lookin' from the outside
G
G

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I've got red- dirt blood here
Verse 7

runnin on the inside
G
G

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C
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Sink or swim, live or die
Am
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F

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A saving grace and a blue sky
C
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G
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All alone and unafraid
Am
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F
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It's never just another day
Dm
Dm

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And you don't back down or walk away
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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G
G

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But I know, I do, I am
C
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G
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Am
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What it takes
F
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C
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G
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Oh, what it takes
Am
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F
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What it takes
Outro 1
C
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • F

  • Am

  • C

  • G

  • Dm

  • Bb

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of What it takes by Montgomery gentry is C major.

The primary chords used in What it takes are F, Am, C, G, Dm, Bb.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of What it takes is approximately 74 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of What it takes 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 What it takes. 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 Montgomery gentry.

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