The Keeper
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capo 2
Am
Am F Am F
Am
Leaves on the ground
F
Waiting but there's no sound
Am
Years go by,
F
Letters of love, lust, fire
Am F
Eyes overwhelmed, everything lost and found (take me hold me save me keep me safe)
Am F
Blanket of dirt, Collections of dreams and hurt (love me spare me leave me in this place)
G
Nobody has to know...
F C
I'll be the warmth when your hearts grown cold and you're
G Am
on your own
F C
I'll be the compass that points you to north
G
I will be your keeper
Am F
Am F
Am F
Sand and stones, Struggles to claim and own (take my burden I cant bear the weight)
F F
Wars lost one, Promises come undone (I've been fighting trying not to break )
G
Nobody has to know...
F C
I'll be the warmth when your hearts grown cold and you're
G Am
on your own
F C G
I'll be the compass that points you to north when your lost
Am
Along the road
F C G Am
I'll be the voice of an old favourite song taking you back home
F C
I'll be the guard at the top of the tower
G
I will be your keeper
Am F
Am F
G
Nobody has to know...
Am F X4
How to play The Keeper
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 Am. 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.