Keep Searchin'
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Intro:
Am [4 bars; bass enters 2nd bar, drums 3rd]
Verse 1:
Am
No one will understand
G
What I've gotta do
Am
I've gotta find a place to hide
C E
With my baby by my side
Verse 2:
She's been hurt so much
They treat her mean and cruel
I've gotta find a place to hide
There's only one thing left we can do
Chorus 1:
A
We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to hide
F#m
Searchin', searchin', she'll be by my side
D E [N.C.]
If we gotta keep on the run
Am D
We'll follow the sun-ah (whee-oo)
Am D
Follow the sun-ah (whee-oo)
Bridge:
C Am
Doesn't matter, doesn't matter what people might say
C E E+
She's mine and I'm gonna take her anyway
Chorus 2:
We gotta keep searchin', searchin', find a place to stay
Searchin', searchin', every night and day
If we gotta keep on the run
We'll follow the sun-ah (whee-oo)
Follow the sun-ah (whee-oo)
[organ solo over verse chords]
[repeat chorus 1]
Coda:
Am D
Follow the sun-ah (whee-oo)
Am D
Follow the sun...
[wordless vocal over Am-D to fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Keep Searchin'
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.