Keep
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A F#m
Keep my heart cause I
Dmaj7 Bm
I don't want it back
A F#m
And keep my hand cause I
Dmaj7 Bm
I was born for that
A F#m Dmaj7 Bm
A F#m
It's been a long 12 months and I've
A Bm
been living around just fine.
A F#m
But if you'd hear me out tonight.
D5 Bm
Just give it a try.
A F#m
Maybe it's been too long and I
A F#m
should let it go just say my good byes
A F#m
But if you'd forget that winter I'd
D Bm
give you my life.
Dmaj7
You know I've never been the type
B
Afraid to die.
Dmaj7
It'd be for nothing if I
A B
couldn't say I tried.
Dmaj7
You know I've never been the type
B
Afraid to die.
Dmaj7
I'd regret everything you
Db5 Bm
thought that you left my life
A F#m
Keep my heart cause I
A F#m
I don't want it back
A F#m
And keep my hand cause I
Dmaj7 Bm
I was born for that
D5 F#m
I've been alone a while
D5 F#m
Still want you back by my side
D5 F#m
I'll understand if you would
D5 Bm
rather leave me behind
Dmaj7
You know I've never been the type
B
Afraid to die.
Dmaj7
It'd be for nothing if I
A B
couldn't say I tried.
Dmaj7
You know I've never been the type
B
Afraid to die.
Dmaj7
I'd regret everything you
Db5 Bm
thought that you left my life
End on Dmaj7
i think thats it. let me know if you have any corrections!
How to play Keep
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 A. 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.