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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 1
E
E

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Strawbs - Keep On Trying
Abm
Abm
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E

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G

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D
D

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When that ray of sunshine's overdue
Em
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You've got to keep on trying
D
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When the thunder rolls though

the storm is through
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You've got to keep on trying
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F#m
F#m
2

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Lightning never strikes
Bm
Bm
2

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the same place
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G

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F#m
F#m
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I've taken many chances in
Bm
Bm
2

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E
E

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the middle of the ice.
G
G

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Verse 2
Bb
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When the dice are down on

a losing streak
Em
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You've got to keep on trying
D
D

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When your mind is willing but

your heart is weak
Em
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You've got to keep on trying
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F#m
F#m
2

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Bm
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I never had it easy and I never will
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F#m
F#m
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The sun is always shining on
Bm
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Em
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F#m
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the far side of the hill.
Verse 3
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E

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Abm
Abm
4

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A

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D
D

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Oh if

you feel like crying
G
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Don't give up
D
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Keep on trying
Em
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Swallow your pride
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And come back into my life.
Bm
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E
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Abm
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Verse 4
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When lady luck's got nothing new
Em
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You've got to keep on trying
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When you're feeling

melancholy blue
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You've got to keep on trying
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I didn't want to be the
F#m
F#m
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Bm
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one to take the blame
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F#m
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I always played to win but it's a solitary game.
Outro 1
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F#m
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Bm
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • E

  • Abm

    4

  • G

  • Em

  • F#m

    2

  • Bb

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Keep On Trying by Strawbs is E major.

The primary chords used in Keep On Trying are E, B, C#m, F#, Bbm, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, C#m, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Keep On Trying is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Keep On Trying using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Keep On Trying. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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 Strawbs.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Keep On Trying to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Keep On Trying by Strawbs on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.