Keep A Friend
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
(To play along with the record, tune your guitar up 25 cents)
[Verse 1]
A
Even rich men ask for more,
A
Well I ain't poor
E A
But I'm a beggar for your love
E A
And enough it ain't enough
F#m
You can call me crazy
B E
You can call me anything you like
[Verse 2]
A
Even gluttons gotta eat,
A
Well I ain't weak
E A
But I hunger for your love
E A
And enough it ain't enough
[Bridge]
F#
Well I'd pawn my heart if I thought you'd break it
F#m
Sell my soul if I thought you'd take it
B E
But every smile and conversation lets me know
A E
that you're only in it for lo-oo-oo-ve
F A
[Chorus]
A E
I intend to keep a friend in love
A E
Please remember, I don't pretend in love
[Verse 3]
A
Even kings they ask for more,
A
Well I ain't sure
E A
But I'm a pauper for your love
E A
And enough it ain't enough
F#m
You can call me crazy
B E
You can call me anything you like
[Verse 4]
A
Even rivers ask for rain,
A
Well I ain't sand
E A
But I'm a desert for your love
E A
And enough it ain't enough
[Outro]
F#
Well I'd pawn my heart if I thought you'd break it
F#m
Sell my soul if I thought you'd take it
B E
But every smile and conversation lets me know
A E
that you're only in it for lo-oo-oo-ve
F A
A E
I intend to keep a friend in love
A E
Please remember, I don't pretend in love
A E F#m A
A E
I intend to keep a friend in love
A E
Please remember, I don't pretend in love
How to play Keep A Friend
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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.