Playing For Keeps
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Playing For Keeps:Elvis Presley.
Flip side of 'Too Much' on RCA
Records in 1957.
Intro: C Eb Ebm C
#1.
C G Am7 C
I have been playing for keeps, this time
F
it's real.
Dm7 C D G
And I want you to know, exactly how I feel.
#2.
G C Am7 C G
I have been playing for ke-eps, for sure this
F
time.
Dm7 C G F C
And I won't be happy, until I know you're mine.
Bridge:
C Dm7 C F C
There have been others, that could love me true.
Dm7 D Dm7 G
But no one el--se, can thrill me like you do.
#3.
G C G F
I have been playing for keeps, oh, love me, too.
C G
Oh, don't make me sorry, that I fell in love
C
with you.
OUTRO:
F C
(In love with you.)
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Playing For Keeps
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.