Keep It Up
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Intro: G D Em Bm
C G Am D
G D/F# Em
Every time I open my mouth
D C
I have regrets in my mind
G
Every time
Am D
And no one seems to figure me out
G D/F#
I guess, it's stress
Em D
It's making me feel so depressed
C G
Most my life I felt so tired
Am D
But every now and then when I try, I say
G D
Keep it up and go on
Em Bm C
You're only holding out for what you want
G
You no longer owe the strangers
Am D
It's enough, it's enough
G D
Keep it up and go on
Em Bm C
Yeah, you're only holding out for what you want
G
I know that it's so frustrating
Am D
It's enough, keep it up
G D/F# Em
Now I'm here, and I wish that I wasn't
D C
I'm in a place in front of a dozen
G
People I've nevеr met
Am D
And I don't know if this is correct
G D/F#
I guess, I'm blеssed
Em D
I never give myself respect
C G
Most my life I'm asking why?
Am D
But anytime I give it a try
I say
G D
Keep it up and go on
Em Bm C
You're only holding out for what you want
G
You no longer owe the strangers
Am D
It's enough, it's enough
G D
Keep it up and go on
Em Bm C
Yeah, you're only holding out for what you want
G
I know that it's so frustrating
Am D
It's enough, keep it up
Am
Yeah, it's enough
D C
I've really had enough
A7 D
I've paid the price, I'm done, no
G D
Keep it up and go on
Em Bm C
You're only holding out for what you want
G
You no longer owe the strangers
Am D
It's enough, it's enough
G D
Keep it up and go on
Em Bm C
Yeah, you're only holding out for what you want
G
I know that it's so frustrating
Am D
It's enough, keep it up
G D
(It's enough, it's enough)
Em Bm C
(Keep it up, keep it up)
G Am D
(Up, no, no, mm, mm)
Final: G D Em Bm
C D7 G# C)
How to play Keep It Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.