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Love Ain't For Keeping chords by
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
G
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A
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Verse 1
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G

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D
D

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Layin' on my back
A
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G
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In the newly mown grass
D
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Rain is coming down
A
A

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D
D

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But I know the clouds will pass

You bring me tea
A
A

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Say, "The babe's a-sleeping"
C
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Lay Lay down beside me
A
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Love ain't for keeping
Interlude 1
D
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Verse 2
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D

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Black ash from the foundry
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A

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G

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Hangs like a hood
D
D

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But the air is perfumed
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A

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D

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By the burning firewood

The seeds are bursting

The spring is a-seeping
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A

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C
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Lay Lay down my darling
Asus4
Asus4

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Asus4
Asus4

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Love ain't for keep ing
Asus4
Asus4

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D
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Asus4
Asus4

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Asus4
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C
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Lay down beside me
Asus4
Asus4

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Asus4
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D
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Love ain't for keep ing
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Interlude 2
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G

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D

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A

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D
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D
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Asus4
Asus4

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C
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Verse 3
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G

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Lay down beside me
Asus4
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Love ain't for keep ing
Asus4
Asus4

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Asus4
Asus4

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Lay down my darling
Asus4
Asus4

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Love ain't for keep ing
Outro 1
A
A

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • A

  • D

  • C

  • Asus4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Love Ain't For Keeping by The Who is D major.

The primary chords used in Love Ain't For Keeping are G, A, D, C, Asus4.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, A, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Love Ain't For Keeping is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Love Ain't For Keeping 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 Love Ain't For Keeping. 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 The Who.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Love Ain't For Keeping 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 Love Ain't For Keeping by The Who on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.