Keep Your Head Up
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[Verso 1]
C Em7
I spent my time, watching
G G/F#
The spaces that have grown between us.
C Em7
And I cut my mind on second best,
G G/F#
Oh the scars that come with the greenness.
C Em7
And I gave my eyes to the boredom,
G G/F#
Still the seabed wouldn't let me in.
C Em7
And I try my best to embrace the darkness
G C
In which I swim.
C Em7
Now walking back, down this mountain,
G G/F#
The strength of a turnin' tide.
C Em7
Oh the wind so soft, and my skin,
G G/F#
Yeah the sun so hot upon my side.
C Em7
Oh lookin' out at this happiness
G G/F#
I searched for between the sheets,
C Em7
Oh feelin' blind, I realize,
G G/F# C
All I was searchin' for... was me.
Em7 G G/F C
Oh oh-oh, all I was searchin' for was me.
D
Oh yeah
[Refrão]
Em7 D C
keep your head up, keep your heart strong no, no, no, no,
Em7 D C
keep your mind set, keep your hair long Oh my, my darlin'.
Em7 D C
keep your head up, keep your heart strong Na, oh, no, no.
Em7 D C
keep your mind set in your ways.... Keep your heart strong.
[Verso 2]
C Em7
Now I saw a friend of mine, the other day,
G G/F# C
And he told me that my eyes were gleamin'.
C Em7
Oh I said I'd been away, and he knew...
G G/F# C
Oh he knew the depths I was meanin'.
C Em7
And it felt so good to see his face,
G G/F# C
All the comfort invested in my soul,
C Em7
Oh to feel the warmth, of his smile,
G G/F# C
When he said, 'I'm happy to have you home.'
Em7 G G/F C
Oh oh-oh, I'm happy to have you home.
D
Oh yeah
[Refrão]
Em7 D C
keep your head up, keep your heart strong no, no, no, no,
Em7 D C
keep your mind set, keep your hair long Oh my, my darlin'.
Em7 D C
keep your head up, keep your heart strong Na, oh, no, no.
Em7 D C
keep your mind set in your ways.... Keep your heart strong.
[Ponte]
Em7 D C
'Cause I'll always remember you the same.
Em7 D C
Oh eyes like wildflowers, oh with your demons of change.
D C
Ohhh May you find happiness here.
D C
Ohhh May all your hopes all turn out right.
Chorus X 2
BRIDGE
How to play Keep Your Head Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.