Now playing

Keepers

Chords

4.85 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Intro:  G   C   G  C  
(Verse I)
GThe old man ran the bait shop in CEudora MississiGppi
GHe had his whole life story mounted right there on the Dwall
GThere were ducks and bucks and smallmouths
CAnd a few old faded Gpictures
F#mWith the same three cocky Emrednecks
CGrinnin' in 'em Gall
(Verse II)
GOne day I said "Hey mister, looks Clike you got some Gkeepers"
GHe said "That's right I've known them boys since we were onDly kids
GI know what you're thinkin' son, but the Ckeepers in those Gpictures
GAin't the ones I'm Emholdin' they're the Cones I'm standin' GwithF  
(Chorus)
CThey're the kind you give your life for, cuz you Dknow they'd die for Gyou
CThe kind that you can count on when you're Dshort a buck or GtwF#mo
You don't Emfind 'em on the surface no Bmson you've gotta go a littCle deeper
DAnd that's where you find the keepers
G C
(Verse III)
GThis one here is Charlie Cbefore he joined the Garmy
GHe came home with one leg and still he swears we slow him Ddown
GAnd Ralph there lost his Martha Cone July to Gcancer
GWe raise a glass Emtogether when her Ambirthday rolls GarFound
(Chorus)
CThey're the kind you give your life for, cuz you Dknow they'd die for Gyou
CThe kind that you can count on when you're Dshort a buck or GtwF#mo
You don't Emfind 'em on the surface no Bmson you gotta go a little CdeeperD  
DAnd that's where you find the Ckeepers
(Piano Break)
 C   C   D   G   F#mx2
(Outro)
No you don't Emfind 'em on the surface no Bmson you gotta dig a little Cdeeper
DA little deeper
n.c.
Cuz that's where you find the keepers
G Em F C G

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Keepers

by Dallas Davidson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

G C G C

Intro:

(Verse I)

G C G

The old man ran the bait shop in Eudora Mississippi

G D

He had his whole life story mounted right there on the wall

There were ducks and bucks and smallmouths

C G

And a few old faded pictures

F#m Em

With the same three cocky rednecks

C G

Grinnin' in 'em all

(Verse II)

G C G

One day I said "Hey mister, looks like you got some keepers"

G D

He said "That's right I've known them boys since we were only kids

G C G

I know what you're thinkin' son, but the keepers in those pictures

G Em C G F

Ain't the ones I'm holdin' they're the ones I'm standin' with

(Chorus)

C D G

They're the kind you give your life for, cuz you know they'd die for you

C D G F#m

The kind that you can count on when you're short a buck or two

Em Bm C

You don't find 'em on the surface no son you've gotta go a little deeper

And that's where you find the keepers

G C

(Verse III)

G C G

This one here is Charlie before he joined the army

G D

He came home with one leg and still he swears we slow him down

G C G

And Ralph there lost his Martha one July to cancer

G Em Am G F

We raise a glass together when her birthday rolls around

(Chorus)

C D G

They're the kind you give your life for, cuz you know they'd die for you

C D G F#m

The kind that you can count on when you're short a buck or two

Em Bm C D

You don't find 'em on the surface no son you gotta go a little deeper

D C

And that's where you find the keepers

(Piano Break)

C C D G F#m

(Outro)

Em Bm C

No you don't find 'em on the surface no son you gotta dig a little deeper

A little deeper

n.c.

Cuz that's where you find the keepers

G Em F C G

About Keepers Chords by Dallas Davidson

Learn how to play Keepers by Dallas Davidson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Keepers chords”, “Keepers guitar chords”, or “Dallas Davidson Keepers chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Keepers chords and for experienced players who want accurate Keepers lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, F#m, Em, F.

FAQ — Keepers by Dallas Davidson

How do I play "Keepers" by Dallas Davidson on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Keepers" by Dallas Davidson on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Keepers" by Dallas Davidson free?

Yes. The chords for "Keepers" by Dallas Davidson are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Keepers" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Keepers" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Keepers"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Keepers" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Keepers" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Keepers" by Dallas Davidson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dallas Davidson below.

What key is "Keepers" in?

The chords for "Keepers" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, F#m, Em, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.