Try To Remember
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Intro: D Bm Em A7 D Bm G7M Gdim D A7
D Bm Em A7
Try to remember the kind of September
D Bm Em A7
When life was slow and oh, so mellow
D Bm Em A7
Try to remember the kind of September
D Bm Em A7
When grass was green and grain was yellow
F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7
Try to remember the kind of September
D7M GM7 C A7
When you were a tender and callow fellow
D Bm Em A7 D Bm G7M A7
Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow
D Bm Em A7
Try to remember when life was so tender
D Bm Em A7
That no one wept except the willow
D Bm Em A7
Try to remember when life was so tender
D Bm Em A7
That dreams were kept beside your pillow
F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7
Try to remember when life was so tender
D7M G7M C A7
That love was an ember about to billow
D Bm Em A7 D Bm G7M A7
Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow
D Bm Em A7
Deep in December, it's nice to remember
D Bm Em A7
Although you know the snow will follow
D Bm Em A7
Deep in December, it's nice to remember
D Bm Em A7
Without a hurt the heart is hollow
F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7
Deep in December, it's nice to remember
D7M G7M C A7
The fire of September that makes us mellow
D Bm Em A7 D Bm G7M Gdim D
Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow
How to play Try To Remember
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 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.