Let's Keep It That Way
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G
There's no need to lie
G7 C
Without me half trying I could love you
A7
It shows in your eyes
D7
You feel the same way I do
G
But wherever I go my conscience goes
C Em A7
What more can I say
G D7
It's only desire not yet a fire
G
Let's keep it that way
D7 G C G
Cause I don't want to have to tell him a lie
C
When I get back home
G C G
Cause it would tear apart his fairy tale world
C
If I did him wrong
G
And lying to him would hurt me more
C Em A7
Than leaving you this way
G D7
So before we forget we're not cheaters yet
G
Let's keep it that way
Let's finish this wine
C
Cause I'm not thinking too clearly tonight
A7
The touch of your hand
D7
Makes it so hard for me to tell wrong from right
G
He waits at home he's there alone
C Em A7
And though I'd like to stay
G D7
Before I give in let's call it just friends
G
And keep it that way
D7 G C G
Cause I don't want to have to tell him a lie
C
When I get back home
G C G
Cause it would tear apart his fairy tale world
C
If I did him wrong
G
And lying to him would hurt me more
C Em A7
Than leaving you this way
G D7
So before we forget we're not cheaters yet
G
Let's keep it that way
How to play Let's Keep It That Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.