Keep Your Distance
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CAPO 2
INTRO: A
VERSE:
A D
Ohhh if I cross your path again who knows where who knows when
A D
On some mountain without number on some highway without end
A D
Don't grasp my hand and say fate has brought you here today
A E D A
Oh fate is only fooling with us friend
CHORUS:
D A
Keep your distance keep your distance
F#m E D E
For when I feel you close to me what can I do but fall
D A D
Keep you distance keep your distance...
A E D A
Ohh with us it must be all or none at all...
BREAK: F#m E D A E D A
VERSE:
A D
Ohh it's a desperate game we play throw our souls our lives away
A D
On wounds that can't be mended and debts that can't be paid
A D
Well I played and I got stung now I'm biting back my tongue
A E D A
And sweeping out the footprints where I strayed
CHORUS:
D A
Keep your distance keep your distance
F#m E D E
For when I feel you close to me what can I do but fall
D A D
Keep you distance keep your distance...
A E D A
Ohh with us it must be all or none at all...
A E D A
Ohh with us it must be all or none at all...
STOP
A D A
Keep your distance............
A D A E D A
Keep your distance............
How to play Keep Your Distance
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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.