Lock Me Up
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capo 3
Intro: Am F C E
Am F
Time to listen to my confession
C E
I'm much less than I wanted to be, wanted to be
Am F C
You shine a light on my dark side but you
E
Don't care what you see
Am F
Overjoyed, over you
C E (mute)
Overnight, that's what you do
Am
Why don't you lock me up with joy and kisses?
F
Lock me up with love?
C
Chain me to your heart's desire
E G (mute)
I don't want you to stop
Am F
Lock me in and hold this moment, never get enough
C E
Ain't no way I'm ever breaking free
Lock me up
Am F C E
Ohhhh
Am (once then mute)
Lock me up
Quick to sides
F C E
You don't analyze me 'cause you can see what I'm trying to be, trying to be
Am F C E (mute)
I've been lost and I've been blinded by all the things that I've seen
Am F
Overjoyed, over you
C E
Overnight, girl that's what you do
Am
So why don't you lock me up with joy and kisses?
F
Lock me up with love?
C
Chain me to your heart's desire
E
I don't want you to stop
Am F
Lock me in and hold this moment, never get enough
C E
Ain't no way I'm ever breaking free
Lock me up
Am F C E
Ohhhhh
Am F C E
Ohhhhh
Am F C E
Ooooooo
Am F
Overjoyed, over you
C E (mute)
Overnight, girl that's what you do
Am
So why don't you lock me up with joy and kisses?
F
Lock me up with love?
C
Chain me to your heart's desire
E
I don't want you to stop
Am F
Lock me in and hold this moment, never get enough
C E
Ain't no way I'm ever breaking free
Lock me up
Am F C E
Ohhhhh
Am F C E
Ohhhhh
Lock me up
How to play Lock Me Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.