Playing For Keeps
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[(intro) ]A B E 2x
C#m
Do me a favor
A C#m
Would you sing this to me slow?
A
'Cause I'm thinking it's my song
C#m
Do me a favor
A C#m
Would you tell me when to let go?
A
'Cause I think I'm holding on
G
Would you do it for me?
C
Would you do it for me?
A B
'Cause I'm playing for keeps
E B A
Tell me tomorrow has come
E B A
With open arms, open arms, open arms
C#m B A
If you say it's time to move on
E B
Then I'll stop holding on, holding on
A B A
If you say it's time for moving on
B E A B E
Yeah, time for moving on. Yeah
C#m
Do me a favor
A C#m
Would you tell me which way's up?
A
'Cause I don't know where I fit
C#m
Do me a favor
A C#m
Would you tell me when to stop
A
'Cause I don't know how to quit
G
Would you do it for me?
C
Would you do it for me?
A B
'Cause I'm playing for keeps
E B A
Tell me tomorrow has come
E B A
With open arms, open arms, open arms
C#m B A
If you say it's time to move on
E B
Then I'll stop holding on, holding on
A B A
If you say it's time for moving on
B E A
Yeah, time for moving on
A
Moving on...
C#m A C#m A
Do me a favor, Do me a favor
G B
'Cause I'm playing for... keeps
E B A
Tell me tomorrow has come
E B A
With open arms, open arms, open arms
C#m B A
If you say it's time to move on
E B
Then I'll stop holding on, holding on
A B A
If you say it's time for moving on (If you say...)
B E A
Yeah, time for moving on (If you say...)
B E A
Yeah, time for moving on
(final) C#m B A
How to play Playing For Keeps
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.