Cover Me Up
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D G D
A heart on the run, keeps a hand on the gun, you can't trust anyone
D G D
I was so sure, what I needed was more, tried to shoot out the sun
Bm G D
In days when we raged, we flew off the page, such damage was done
D G
But I made it through, 'cause somebody knew, I was meant for
D
Someone
D G D
So girl leave your boots by the bed we ain't leavin' this room
D G D
Till someone needs medical help or the magnolias bloom
Em G Bm
It's cold in this house and I ain't goin' out to chop wood
D G D
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
D G
Put your faith to the test, when I tore off your dress, in
D
Richmond-on-high
D G D
I sobered up, and I swore off that stuff, forever this time
Bm G
And the old lovers' say, I thought it'd be me, who helped him get
D
Home
D G D
But home was a dream, one I'd never seen, 'til you came along
D G D
So girl hang your dress up to dry, we ain't leavin' this room
D G D
Til the Percy Priest breaks open wide and the river runs through
Em G Bm
Carries this house on the stones like a piece of driftwood
D G D
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
D G D
D G D
D G D
So girl leave your boots by the bed we ain't leavin' this room
D G D
Til someone needs medical help or the magnolia's bloom
Em G Bm
It's cold in this house and I ain't goin' out to chop wood
D G D
So cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
D G D
Cover me up and know you're enough to use me for good
D G D
How to play Cover Me Up
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.