Keeper
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[Intro ]
E G#m
E G#m
[Verso 1]
E
I dont know where to begin
G#m
Lives too deep under my skin
E
I once had everything to gain
G#m
My days are numbered Lost my shame
E
I give in on the way down
G#m
Lock eyes and let it rain
E
And I play my part with diligence
B/C#
When someone calls my name
{Pre Chorus}
E E/F# G#m
But today
E
Its been hard
E E/F# G#m
Yeah today
E
Its hard
[Refrão]
E
Stolen every breathe Ive taken from a strangers mouth
B/C# E E/F# G#m
Can you be my keeper?
E
Can you be my keeper?
[Verso 2]
E
I could never be a mother
G#m
To myself or to any other
E
Every lamb I leave to slaughter
G#m
I hear their hooves tap on the hardwood
E
If she wants to go and let her
B/C#
I was never any better
{Pre Chorus}
E E/F# G#m
And today
E
I tried so hard
E E/F# G#m
To not let myself get in the way
E
But its been hard
[Refrão]
E B/C#
Stolen every breathe Ive taken from a strangers mouth
E E/F# G#m
Can you be my keeper?
E
Can you be my keeper?
E/F# G#m
Can you be my keeper?
E
Can you be my keeper?
Outro
E E/F# G#m E
Ooh
E E G#m G#m
E
(Can you be my keeper?)
G#m
(Can you be my keeper?)
E
(Can you be my keeper?)
B/C#
(Can you be my keeper?)
E
How to play Keeper
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 E. 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.