Key: G# · Capo: 1st fret · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, C, D, Em, Am · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] |G C G C G D G | [Verse 1] G Tonight they’re shutting down the borders C G And they’ve boarded up the schools Em D Small towns are rolling up their sidewalks, G One last paycheck coming through G I know you're feeling kinda nervous C G We're all a little bit confused Em D Nothin's the same, this ain't a game G We got to make it through [Instrumental] |G C G | [Verse 2] G As we wait outside the window C G Older loved ones stay inside Em D Moms and babies blowing kisses G Maybe saving someone's life G They had to cancel graduation C G It ain't fair to scrap the prom Em D Our kids sit home in isolation G Evening news is always on [Chorus] G C G When you can’t do what you do, you do what you can Em D G This ain’t my prayer, it’s just a thought I’m wanting to send G C G Round here we bend but don’t break, down here we all understand Em D G When you can’t do what you do, you do what you can [Instrumental] |G C G |
[Verse ] G C G The chicken farm from Akansas bought workers P.P.E Em D G Not before 500 more had succumbed to this disease C G Honest men and honest women, working for an honest wage Em D I got a hundred point 1 fever G And we still got bills to pay [Chorus] G C G When you can’t do what you do, you do what you can Em D G This ain’t my prayer, it’s just a thought I’m wanting to send G C G Round here we bend but don’t break, down here we all understand Em D G When you can’t do what you do, you do what you can [Bridge] C Em D They built a hospital on East Meadow in Central Park last night C G D Doctors, nurses, truckers, grocery store clerks manning the front line Am I saw Red Cross on the Hudson C They turned off the Broadway lights C Another ambulance screams by D There by the grace of God go I [Verse] G Altough I'll keep my social distance C G What this world needs is a hug Em D Until we find the vaccination G There's no substitute for love G So love yourself and love your family C G Love your neighbor and your friend Em D Ain't it time we love the stranger G It's just a friend you ain't met yet [Chorus] G C G When you can’t do what you do, you do what you can Em D G This ain’t my prayer, it’s just a thought I’m wanting to send G C G Round here we bend but don’t break, down here we all understand Em D G When you can’t do what you do, you do what you can Em D G When you can’t do what you do, you do what you can [outro] |G C G C G D G | 2x
Track Info
- Song: Do What You Can
- Artist: Bon Jovi
ℹ️ About This Song
Bon Jovi presents this single, released on the 24th of July 2020. The key to this song is G# major, to simplify the chords we can use a capo on the 1st fret.
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- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: G#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: G, C, D, Em, Am
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| G – 320003 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 Am – x02210 | G – 0232 C – 0003 D – 2220 Em – 0402 Am – 2000 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele in?
BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele is in the key of G#.
What chords do I need for BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele?
You need G, C, D, Em, Am to play BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele.
Do I need a capo for BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele.
How hard is BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele to play on guitar?
BON JOVI – Do What You Can Chords Guitar Piano & Ukulele is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.