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Keep Under Cover

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CmLove, I’m going to pick you Fsus4up in the mForning.
CmLove, I’m going to take you Fsus4out on a jFourney.
BbI don’t know where I’m Ebgoing to
but GI know what IG7’ve been going through
withCmout you by my Fsus4side.F  
CmOh, oh, Fsus4oh.F  
[ Em  B7-Em]
Em  Em/D#  
What good is butter if you haven’t got bread!
Em/DWhat good is art when it hCurts your head!
CmMight as well be in bGed.
DKeep under cover ‘till the Ambattle has ceassed.
D   Am[ Em  B7-Em]
Keep out of trouble ‘till the prisoners are releassed.
What good’s a puzzle when you haven’t a clue?
What good is me when I’m not with you?
Might as well stay in bed.
Keep under cover ‘til the clouds disappear.
Keep out of trouble ‘till the weather is bright and clear
EmLove, I’m going to pick you Aup,
EmI’m going to take you oAut.
DI don’t know what I’m gGoing to do
but B7I know what I’ve been going through
withEmout you by my sAide,
withEmout you by my sAide.
Inter:[ C   B7   Em   Am  B7] [ Em  B7-Em]
What good is tennis when there isn’t a ball?
What good’s a curtain without a call?
Might as well be in bed.
Keep under cover ‘till the battle has ceassed.
Keep out of trouble ‘till the prisoners are releassed.
Love, I’m going to pick...
Keep under cover, keep under cover,...
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The story behind the song

This song comes from Paul McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. McCartney is known for his melodic bass playing, versatile tenor vocals, and eclectic musical explorations, spanning genres from rock and roll to classical and electronica. He taught himself piano, guitar, and songwriting as a teenager, drawing influence from his jazz musician father and rock and roll artists. Playing this song connects you to the artistry of a musician who helped define popular music.

AI-written from these sources:Pipes of Peace — Wikipedia ↗Paul McCartney — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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What key is "Keep Under Cover" in?

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