Keep Me Around
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Intro: D G x2
Verse:
D G D G D G
Hello I’m Lonely, I sweep up the place
D G D G D G
I go in early and I come home late
D * G *
And one thing I never forget is a face
[Refrão]
D G
You keep me around
D G
You keep me around
Verse II:
D G D G D G
Hello I’m Sad, I know I get in the way
D G D G D G
You sit and you wonder how long I’m gonna stay
D* G*
While I show you the rainbow in all shades of grey
[Refrão]
D G D G
You keep me around (I bring you down)
D G D G
You keep me around (I bring you down)
Bridge:
F# G
Hello I’m Faith and I might be blind
F# G
But I’m the one's gonna keep towin' the line
F# G
And you land on your feet almost every time
[Refrão]
D G D G
You keep me around (I won't let you down)
D G D G
You keep me around (I won't let you down)
Interlude:
F# G D
F# G D
F# G D
D G x6
D * G * D * G *
Sad and Lonely, they go and come
D * G * D * G * D *
You think you don't need 'em but you gotta have some
D * G *
Try askin' the Dark where the Light comes from
Bridge:
F# G
Hello I’m Faith and I might be blind
F# G
But I’m the one's gonna keep towin' the line
F# G
And you land on your feet almost every time
[Refrão]
D G D G
You keep me around (I won't let you down)
D G D G
You keep me around (I won't let you down)
How to play Keep Me Around
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.