Capo
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Capo 2:
When playing the B chord during the verses you could change to a B7 and back to B at the end of each bar.
Listen to the song closely to get the rhythm, it's a little tricky during the verses.
Intro:
C#m A E A
Verse:
B
If you're wondering why
B
All the love that you long for eludes you
B
And people are rude and cruel to you
E A
I'll tell you why
B
I'll tell you why
B
I'll tell you why
B
I'll tell you why
E A B
Chorus:
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
You just haven't earned it, son
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
You must suffer and cry for a longer time
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E A
And I'm telling you now...
Verse:
B
If you're wondering why
B
When all I wanted from life was to be Famous
B
I have tried for so long, it's all gone wrong
E A
I'll tell you why
B
I'll tell you why
B
I'll tell you why
B
I'll tell you why
E A B
But you wouldn't believe me
Chorus:
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
You just haven't earned it, son
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
You must suffer and cry for a longer time
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, Baby
E A
And I'm telling you now...
B
I'll tell you why
B
I'll tell you why
B
Today I am remembering the time
E
When they pulled me back
E
And held me down
A B
And looked me in the eyes and said
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
You just haven't earned it, my son
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
You must stay on your own for slightly longer
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet baby
E A
And I'm telling you now...
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
Oh...
C#m A
You just haven't earned it yet, baby
E B
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Last Updated: October 5, 2025