Low Key
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[INTRO ]
A G#m F#m
A B
VERSE
A G#m F#m
I wanna let it be known
A B
Ever since I was young
A G#m F#m
I've always been a refugee
A B
Of a very high strung
A G#m F#m
I've always been low key
A B
Just let the record show
Chorus
E F#m E
No I won't jump for joy, I don't
F#m E C#m
If I get excited nobody knows (ohh,ohh)
A G#m F#m
But I'm gonna love you the same
verse 2
A B
I'll always be your fool
A G#m F#m
And when it looks like I don't care
A B
I'm just playing it cool
Chorus
E F#m E
I know, I won't jump for joy, I don't
F#m E C#m
If I get excited, no one will know (ohh, ohh)
A G#m F#m
I've always been low key
B
Oh you know me
Bridge/Solo
E D G (Barre chords, 7th, 5th, 3rd)
F E (Open E)
(2x)
A G#m F#m (Wooho ohh, ohh)
A B (Wooho ohh, ohh)
A G#m F#m
I've always been low key
B
Oh you know me
Chorus
E F#m E
No, I don't jump for joy, I don't
F#m E C#m
If I get excited nobody knows (ohh,ohh)
A G#m F#m
I'm gonna love you the same
A B
I'll always be your fool
A G#m F#m
And when it looks like I don't care
A B
I'm just playing it cool
E F#m E
No I won't jump for joy, I don't
F#m E
When I get excited nobody knows
Outro
E D G (Barre chords, 7th, 5th , 3rd)
E A C (Barre chords, 7th, 5th , 3rd)
F E (Open E)
How to play Low Key
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 A. 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.