Keep Me Around
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C F Fm C D G
[Verse 1]
C G
When I say the wrong thing
Am C
When I go too far
F C
When I make a bad joke
D7 G
And then it breaks your heart
C G A7
When I can’t help showing off
Dm Fm
And playing to the crowd
C G C G7
I hope you’ll still keep me around
[Verse 2]
C G
When I get defensive
Am C
When my ego’s bruised
F C
When I start throwing punches
D7 G
And the punches land on you
C G A7
When I’m trying to save face
Dm Fm
To find I’m only losing ground
C G C G7 C
I hope you’ll still keep me around
[Verse 3]
F
For the love that I am lacking
C
For the good I leave undone
E
I confess I have not been the friend
Am
I’m desperate to become
F Fm
Somehow, you let me in
C E Am
No matter how I let you down
C G C
And I hope you’ll still keep me around
[Verse 4]
C G
When I’m overwhelmed
Am C
And I won’t ask for help
F C
When I look in the mirror
D7 G
And I don’t recognize myself
C G A7
When I miss out on the fun
Dm Fm
'Cause I’m too busy being proud
C G C
I hope you’ll still keep me around
[Verse 5]
F
For the lessons I’m still learning
C
In the hard-earned fields of truth
E E7
For when I say I’m sorry
Am
Just to add some sad excuse
D F
Forgive me, forgive me
C
Let’s leave it there for now
Dm G
I’m sorry, I’m sorry
[Verse 6]
C Em
When I take you for granted
Am C
As I’m prone to do
F C
When I forget how good it is
Dm G
To be at home with you
C G A7
You know just how to remind me
Dm Fm
When I can’t quite figure out
C E Am
How much you still want me around
D7 C
Sometimes I can’t believe
G C
You still keep me around
[Outro]
A7 Dm Fm C G C
How to play Keep Me Around
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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.