Roots
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Intro: C F7M
C
I don't wanna be found out
C
I dont wanna leave this town tonight
C
Don't wanna be back where I started from
C F7M
'Cause my roots won't keep me warm
C
They won't keep me warm
C
I only just realised now
C
It only just dawned on me that I have always been lonely
C F7M
And I needed this, to feel comfort and complete
C
I never thought we'd meet
C
But they said I was always gonna be that way
C F7M
Until I saw you, I believed them everyday
C
Then you came my way
C
Oh, let me love, oh, let me love you, until we're old
C F7M
Oh, let me love, oh, let me love you, until we're grown
C
'Cause my roots will never keep me warm
C
I guess I made it here somehow
C
I made it this far and I am proud
C
It's my whole world has changed
C
Nothing stays the same
C F7M
And I for one am glad
C
I never knew I wanted you so bad
C
But they said I was always gonna be that way
C F7M
Until I saw you, I believed them everyday
C
Then you came my way
C
Oh, let me love, oh, let me love you, until we're old
C F7M
Oh, let me love, oh, let me love you, until we're grown
C
'Cause my roots will never keep me warm
C
And they said I was always gonna be that way
C F7M
Until I saw you, I believed them everyday
C
Then you came my way
C
Oh, let me love, oh, let me love you, until we're old
C
Oh, let me love, oh, let me love you
C F7M
'Cause my roots won't keep me warm
C
My roots won't keep me warm
How to play Roots
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 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.