Dusty Springfield - I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
[Opening]
I just don’t [D]know what to [G]do with my[D]self
Don’t know [D]just what to [G]do with my[D]self
I’m so used to [Em]doing everything with you [D]
[C]Planning everything for two
And [Bm]now that we’re [Em]through [A] [G]
I just don’t [D]know what to [G]do with my [D]time
[Closing]
I’m so [D]lonesome for [G]you it’s a [D]crime
Going to a [Em]movie only makes me sad [D]
[C]Parties make me feel as bad
When [Bm]I’m not with [Em]you [A] [G]
I just don’t [D]know what to [G]do [D]
[chorus]
Like a summer [D]rose [G]
[D]Needs the sun and [C]rain
I need your [F]sweet love
To [G]ease all the [D]pain
I just don’t [D]know what to [G]do with my[D]self
I just don’t [D]know what to [G]do with my[D]self
[chorus]
Baby, if your [Em]new love ever lets you down [D]
[C]Call me, I will be around
Just [Bm]waiting for [Em]you [A] [G]
I don’t know [D]what else to [G]do [D]
[chorus]
Like a summer [D]rose [G]
[D]Needs the sun and [C]rain
I need your [F]sweet love
To [G]ease all the [D]pain
I just don’t [D]know what to [G]do with my[D]self
I just don’t [D]know what to [G]do with my[D]self
[chorus]
Baby, if your [Em]new love ever lets you down [D]
[C]Call me, I will be around
Just [Bm]waiting for [Em]you [A] [G]
I don’t know [D]what else to [G]do [D]
How to play I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Dusty Springfield - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself on guitar requires 7 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself uses these transitions most often: G → D (19), D → G (13), and D → C (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.
1. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
3. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → Bm chord transition
To move from C to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
5. Bm → Em chord transition
To move from Bm to Em;
- While playing Bm, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
6. Em → A chord transition
To move from Em to A;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
7. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
8. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
9. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.
- I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself includes 66 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%