Gotta Keep Searching
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tablature by Tim Byron (tpb04@uow.edu.au)
verse:
Am G
No one will understand what I've gotta do
Am C E
I've gotta find a place to hide with my baby by my side
Am G
She's been hurt so much, they treat her mean and cruel
Am C E
They try to keep us far apart, there's only one thing left we can do
A
We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide
F#m
Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side
D E Am D
If we gotta keep on the run we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Am D
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
bridge:
C Am
Doesn't matter, doesn't matter what people might say
C E
She's mine and I'm gonna take her anyway
chorus:
A
We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to stay
F#m
Searchin', searchin', every night and day
D E Am D
If we gotta keep on the run we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Am D
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
instrumental solo:
Am G Am C E
verse:
Am G
No one will understand what I've gotta do
Am C E
I've gotta find a place to hide with my baby by my side
Am G
She's been hurt so much, they treat her mean and cruel
Am C E
They try to keep us far apart, there's only one thing left we can do
chorus:
A
We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide
F#m
Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side
D E Am D
If we gotta keep on the run we'll follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Am D
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
outro:
Am D
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh
Am D
Follow the sun-ah, wee-ooh.
How to play Gotta Keep Searching
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.