Girlfriends Dont Keep
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
The first two lines of the song do not have agreed upon lyrics. I've put in place holder
lyrics for the
first two lines indicated by the quotes around them. They should keep the rhythm of the
song.
[Verse 1]
D
"Clean and do laundry and wait till tomorrow
A
cause girlfriends dont stay when they learn too much sorrow"
Em
Crying in public just go to sleep
[Chorus]
G
I'm with my girlfriend
A G
But girlfriends don't keep
A G
No, girlfriends don't keep
G
With my girlfriend
A G
But girlfriends don't keep
[Verse 2]
D
She'll leave me and hurt me and make me cry
A
And just when I think I'm gonna die
Em
I'll find another who can make me smile
G
But I know it's only gonna last a little while
[Chorus]
A G
Cause girlfriends don't keep
A G
No, girlfriends don't keep
G
I know it's only gonna last a little while
A G
Cause girlfriends don't keep
[Verse 3]
D
Now that I thought I lost myself again
A
She loves another she just wants to be friends
Em
So she's showing the usual heart break ways
G
I know she's gonna be mine one of these days
[Outro]
A G
Girlfriends don't keep
A G
No, girlfriends don't keep
G
I know she's gonna break my heart these days
A G
Girlfriends don't keep
How to play Girlfriends Dont Keep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.