Close Watch
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Close Watch - Agnes Obel
F# D#m F# D#m
F# Fm
Never win and never lose
D#m
There's nothing much to choose
Bbm
Between the right and wrong
F# Fm
Nothing lost and nothing gained
D#m
Still things aren't quite the same
Bbm
Between you and me
C# Ab B
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
C# Ab B
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
F# Ab
F# Fm
I still hear your voice at night
D#m
When I turn out the light
Bbm
And try to settle down
F# Fm
But there's nothing I can do
D#m
'Cause I can't live without you
Bbm
Any way at all
C# Ab B
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
C# Ab B
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
C# Ab B
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
F# Ab F# Ab
Abm G Abm G
Abm G Abm G
Tick-tock... Oh I'm sure
Abm G Abm G
No harm will come to you no more
Abm G Abm G
'Cause I find myself in your hands
Abm G Abm G
Don't you be so hard on yourself
Abm G Abm G
Abm G Abm G
Abm G Abm G
Abm G Abm G
Hope you enjoyed - mangomelodies
How to play Close Watch
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.