I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) original guitar chords by 
Michael Mcdonald 
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The original key of I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) by Michael McDonald is E minor.
The primary chords used in I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) are Em, D/E, C, Bm7, Am7, F#m.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 7 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, D/E, C, Bm7, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) is approximately 95 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Michael McDonald.
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