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Key: A major
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Child,
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you'll know in time to go
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And you try because you
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know that it matters
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But you stumble on broken ladders
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And it's easier to turn back
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and go home
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Verse 2
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Child, I know
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you're closer now
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And I don't want
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Dsus4
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to see you go
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But I'd kind of like to know
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If I asked you to stay
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What would you say?
Interlude 1
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Verse 3
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From private monopolies
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From public domain
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I wanted to keep you away
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And in an area
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A safe haven
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Your own zone

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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • Em

  • D

  • Dsus4

  • Bm

    2
  • Am

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of To Keep An Area by Guided by Voices is A major.

The primary chords used in To Keep An Area are A, D, F#m, E, Esus4, C#m.

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

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

The tempo of To Keep An Area is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of To Keep An Area 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 To Keep An Area. 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 Guided by Voices.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add To Keep An Area 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 To Keep An Area by Guided by Voices on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.