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Try To Remember

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I find it easiest to play this with a capo on 1, so that's how I transcribed it. Feel free
to transpose +1 and play without a capo if you prefer.
///  CAPO 1   \\\
FTry to reAmmember, the Bbkind of SepCtember,
when Flife was Amslow and Bboh, so Cmellow.
FTry to reAmmember, the Bbkind of SepCtember,
when Fgrass was Amgreen and Bbgrain was Cyellow.
AmTry to reDmmember, the Gmkind of SepCtember,
when Fyou were a Bbmaj7young and caEbllow feCllow.
FTry to reAmmember, and Bbif you reCmember, then fFollowAm.Gm  C  
FTry to reAmmember, when Bblife was so Ctender,
that Fno one Amwept, exBbcept the Cwillow.
FTry to reAmmember, when Bblife was so Ctender,
that Fdreams were Amkept, beBbside your Cpillow.
AmTry to reDmmember, when Gmlife was so Ctender,
that Flove was an Bbmaj7ember, abEbout to bCillow.
FTry to reAmmember, and Bbif you reCmember, then foFllowAm.Gm  C  
F  Am  Bbm  Eb
AbDeep in DeCmcember, it's Dbnice to reEbmember,
alAbthough you kCmnow, the sDbnow will fEbollow.
AbDeep in DeCmcember, it's Dbnice to reEbmember,    
Abwithout a Cmhurt, the heaDbrt is hollEbow.
CmDeep in DFmecember, it'Bbms nice to rEbemember,
the Abfire of SeptDbmaj7ember, that mF#ade us mEbellow.
AbDeep in DeCmcember, our hDbearts shouEbld remember, and foAbllow..Cm.Db  Eb  
Aband foCmllow..Fm.Eb  
Ab...Cm  Db  Eb  
Fm  Ab

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The story behind the song

"Try To Remember" is a song that invites reflection on the cherished moments and feelings of the past, encouraging a gentle journey through memory. Josh Groban, an American singer known for his powerful voice and multi-platinum albums, brings his rich vocal style to this evocative piece. His background, including early training in acting and a conservatory-style education, informs his ability to convey deep emotion. The song, appearing on his "Stages Live" release, plays like a warm embrace of nostalgia and enduring affection.

AI-written from these sources:Josh Groban — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Try To Remember

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Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

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Bbmaj7

Bbm

Dbmaj7

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I find it easiest to play this with a capo on 1, so that's how I transcribed it. Feel free

to transpose +1 and play without a capo if you prefer.

/// CAPO 1 \\\

F Am Bb C

Try to remember, the kind of September,

F Am Bb C

when life was slow and oh, so mellow.

F Am Bb C

Try to remember, the kind of September,

F Am Bb C

when grass was green and grain was yellow.

Am Dm Gm C

Try to remember, the kind of September,

F Bbmaj7 Eb C

when you were a young and callow fellow.

F Am Bb C F Am Gm C

Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow.

F Am Bb C

Try to remember, when life was so tender,

F Am Bb C

that no one wept, except the willow.

F Am Bb C

Try to remember, when life was so tender,

F Am Bb C

that dreams were kept, beside your pillow.

Am Dm Gm C

Try to remember, when life was so tender,

F Bbmaj7 Eb C

that love was an ember, about to billow.

F Am Bb C F Am Gm C

Try to remember, and if you remember, then follow.

F Am Bbm Eb

Ab Cm Db Eb

Deep in December, it's nice to remember,

Ab Cm Db Eb

although you know, the snow will follow.

Ab Cm Db Eb

Deep in December, it's nice to remember,

Ab Cm Db Eb

without a hurt, the heart is hollow.

Cm Fm Bbm Eb

Deep in December, it's nice to remember,

Ab Dbmaj7 F# Eb

the fire of September, that made us mellow.

Ab Cm Db Eb Ab Cm Db Eb

Deep in December, our hearts should remember, and follow...

Ab Cm Fm Eb

and follow...

Ab Cm Db Eb

...

Fm Ab

About Try To Remember Chords by Josh Groban

Learn how to play Try To Remember by Josh Groban with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Try To Remember chords”, “Try To Remember guitar chords”, or “Josh Groban Try To Remember 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 Try To Remember chords and for experienced players who want accurate Try To Remember lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Am, Bb, C, Dm, Gm.

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What key is "Try To Remember" in?

The chords for "Try To Remember" show the original chord names (including F, Am, Bb, C, Dm, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.