Nothing You Can Take From Me
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Intro Em
[Verso 1]
Can't take my past
Can't take my history
Am
You could take my pa
B7
But his name's a mystery
Am Em
Nothing you can take from me was ever worth keeping
B7
No, nothing you can take was ever worth keeping
( Em G B7 Em )
( Em G B7 Em )
[Verso 2]
Em
Can't take my charm
Em
Can't take my humor
Am
Can't take my wealth
B7
'Cause it's just a rumor
Am Em
Nothing you can take was ever worth keeping
B7 Em
No, nothing you can take was ever worth keeping
G
Thinking you're so fine
D
Thinking you can have mine
Am
Thinking you're in control
B7
Thinking you'll change me
B7
Maybe rearrange me
B7
Think again, if that's your goal
( Em G B7 Em )
( Em G B7 Em )
[Verso 3]
Em
Can't take my sass
Em
Can't take my talking
Am
You can kiss my ass
B7
Then keep on walking
Am Em
Nothing you can take was ever worth keeping
B7 Em
No, nothing you can take was ever worth keeping
[Verso 4]
Am Em
Nothing you can take from me is worth dirt
B7 Em
Take it 'cause I'd give it free, it won't hurt
Am Em
Nothing you can take was ever worth keeping
B7 Em
No, nothing you can take was ever worth keeping
How to play Nothing You Can Take From Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.