Keepsake
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[Intro]dução: C#9 Bbm C#9 Bbm F# F# C#9 G#
C#9 Bbm
One gonna heal my body another gonna heal my pain
C#9 Bbm
One gonna settle me down then bring me back up again
F# C#9 G#
I'm gonna put my family back together again
C#9 Bbm
One gonna hold my woman another gonna hold my job
C#9 Bbm
One gonna help me get up, another gonna help me stop
F# C#9 G#
One gonna help me talk right, one gonna lay me down to sleep
C#9 Bbm Fm F# G# (2X)
(Humming)
C#9 Bbm
One gonna hold my thoughts and another gonna hold my bones
C#9 Bbm
One gonna keep me warm and another gonna keep me cold
F# C#9 G#
One gonna bring religon, right from a Coleman stove
C#9 Bbm
One gonna help me keep em' another gonna help me tame
C#9 Bbm
One gonna run me down (Hell a bullets in my way)
F# C#9 G#
You're gonna keep my soul it was yours to have long ago
C#9 Bbm Fm F# G# (2X)
(humming)
C#9 Bbm
I'm gonna buckle my belt around the ceiling pipe
C#9 Bbm
I'm gonna buckle my knees and I'm gonna lock em' up tight
F# C#9 G#
I'm gonna hold a pen while you drag my arm across the page
C#9 Bbm
One gonna hold my memories another gonna close the door
C#9 Bbm
One gonna leave me restless another wanting more
F# C#9 G#
You're gonna keep my soul it was yours to have long ago
C#9 Bbm Fm F# G# (2X)
(Humming)
How to play Keepsake
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 C#9. 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.