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Key: Db major•
Intro 1
Dm
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Dm
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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Em
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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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Verse 1

Dm
Dm

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Sometimes,

y'all, it's too hard
F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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When we lose our direction
Em
Em

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We get lost in abyss, it's too dark
Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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In a world full of danger, oh, yeah
Dm
Dm

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Even though we're too scared,

it's not hard
Gsus4
Gsus4

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If we just gotta be patient
F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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F
F

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Em
Em

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When we can't find

the strength in our souls
A
A

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For the fight that we're facing
Asus4
Asus4

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A
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Am
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Oh yeah, oh yeah
Verse 2
Dm
Dm

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Em
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F
F

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Don't give up or lose your trust
Gsus4
Gsus4

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F
F

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Lord we ain't done
Verse 3
F
F

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Yeah we won't start stoppin'
Dm
Dm

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We don't start stoppin'
F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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F
F

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Em
Em

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Gotta keep keeping on

Gotta keep keeping on
Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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Gotta keep keeping on
F
F

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Yeah we won't start stoppin'
Dm
Dm

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Yeah we tip tip topping
F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Em
Em

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Gotta keep keeping on

Gotta keep keeping on
Am
Am

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G
G

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F
F

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All night long
Verse 4
Dm
Dm

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Am
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These days y'all switched the role,

yeah
F
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Dm
Dm

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Gotta hold your dimension
F
F

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Em
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When you're raising your

voice and your fist
Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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They don't wanna listen
Dm
Dm

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'Cause there's more everywhere
F
F

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Where they ain't no millions
Dm
Dm

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F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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of millions

When the the deck
Em
Em

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's stacked against you

Just build up your cards
Asus4
Asus4

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to the ceil ing
A
A

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F
F

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To the ceiling
Verse 5
Dm
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Em
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Don't give up or lose your trust
F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Lord we ain't done
F
F

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Yeah we
Verse 6

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Dm
Dm

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We don't start stoppin'
F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Em
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Gotta keep keeping on

Gotta keep keeping on
Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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Gotta keep keeping on
Am
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F
F

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Yeah we won't start stoppin'
Dm
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F
F

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Yeah we tip tip topping
F
F

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Em
Em

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Gotta keep keeping on

Gotta keep keeping on
Am
Am

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G
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Em
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All night long
Interlude 1
C
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Verse 7
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G
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Em
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C
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Dm
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C
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G
G

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A
A

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Getting by
Am
Am

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You and I
Verse 8
Dm
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Em
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F
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Don't give up or lose your trust
Gsus4
Gsus4

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Lord we ain't done
F
F

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Yeah we
Verse 9
C
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Am
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F
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Am
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won't start stoppin'
C
C

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F
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Dm
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F

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We don't start stoppin'
Em
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G
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Em
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Gotta keep keeping on
G
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Gotta keep keeping on
Em
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A
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Am
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Gotta keep keeping on
F
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Yeah we won't start stoppin'
Dm
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F
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Yeah we tip tip topping
Em
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Gotta keep keeping on

Gotta keep keeping on
Am
Am

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G
G

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F
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Am
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All night long
F
F

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Yeah we
Verse 10

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Dm
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Gsus4
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We don't start stoppin'
F
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Em
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Gotta keep keeping on

Gotta keep keeping on
Asus4
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A
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Gotta keep keeping on
F
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Yeah we won't start stoppin'
Dm
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F
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Yeah we tip tip topping
F
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Em
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Gotta keep keeping on

Gotta keep keeping on
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All night long
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Dm

  • F

  • Gsus4

  • Em

  • Asus4

  • A

  • Am

  • G

  • C

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Start Stoppin' by The O'Jays is Db major.

The primary chords used in Start Stoppin' are Ebm, Gb, Absus4, Fm, Bbsus4, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ebm, Gb, Absus4, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Start Stoppin' is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Start Stoppin' 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 Start Stoppin'. 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 O'Jays.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Start Stoppin' 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 Start Stoppin' by The O'Jays on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.