Keep It On A Burner - Margo Cilker

Keep It On A Burner

View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C | F | G | C |
C | F | G | C |
 
[Verse 1]
C F G C
I've got people, I've got places, I've got things, I've got friends
C F G C
I've got something when there's nothing coming up from within
C F G C
I've got postcards, I've got music, I've got someone's hand to hold
C F G C
I got whiskey, I've got brandy, I've got use for this old soul
 
[Chorus]
F D
Sometimes I feel it dipping beneath the water line
C F G C
But I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind
C F G C
Yeah, I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind
 
[Instrumental]
C | F | G | C |
C | F | G | C |
 
[Verse 2]
C F G C
I got sidewalks, I got sunburned, I got books I haven't read
C F G C
I got neighbors telling neighbors they'll be burning up when they're dead
C F G C
I got wasted, I got waylaid, I got stuck in Lodi again
C F G C
I've got time now, I've got know-how, I've got only to write the end
 
[Chorus]
F D
Sometimes I feel it dipping beneath the water line
C F G C
But I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind
C F G C
Yeah, I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind
 
[Instrumental]
C | F | G | C |
C | F | G | C |
 
[Bridge]
C F G C
Keep it on a burner in the back of my mind
C F G C
Keep it on a burner in the back of my mind
C F G C
I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind
C F G C
I keep it on a burner in the back of my...
 
[Verse 3]
C F G C
I got wasted, I got waylaid, I got stuck in this town again
C F G C
I've got time now, I've got know-how, I've got only to write the end
 
[Outro]
C F G C
I've got only to write the end
 
[Instrumental]
C | F | G | C |
 
[Outro]
C F G C
I've got only to write the end
C F G C
(I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind)
C F G C
(I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind)
C F G C
(I keep it on a burner in the back of my mind)

How to play Keep It On A Burner

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 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.

More chords by Margo Cilker

Advertisement
Advertisement