Old Habits
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Intro: D A Em G
D A Em Em7
D A Em G
Four days and a call that didn't come through
D A Em Em7
Cold air and a love that never grew
G D
So why'd you keep me around?
G D
why'd you keep me around?
Bm
Just stumbling in the dark, dear
E7 G D
Just stumbling in the dark
( D A Em G )
( D A Em Em7 )
D A Em G
Four months and a man walks up to you
D A Em Em7
Forget every lie, just tell the truth
G D
Why'd you keep him around?
G D
why'd you keep him around?
Bm
Just stumbling in the dark, dear
E7 G D
Just stumbling in the dark
( D A Em G )
( D A Em Em7 )
( D A Em G )
( D A Em Em7 )
D A Em G
Four years and a new man falls for you
D A Em Em7
So why fight it when you think you might love him too?
D A Em G
Old habits die hard or never do
D A Em Em7
Keep lying 'till they all catch up to you
G D
But you should keep him around
G D
You should keep him around
Bm
Don't throw him in the dark, dear
E7 G D
Don't throw him in the dark
( Bm G D Em )
( Bm G D Em )
G A7
Don't throw him in the dark, dear
D
Don't throw him in the dark
How to play Old Habits
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.