[Intro]
A G D A
[Verse 1]
A G
If you need a reason, why I'm walking away
D A
Well I've got a dozen, and you brought boquets
G
Everytime you messed up, got mad and got mean
D A
They don't work like they used to on me.
[Chorus]
A G
Daisies won't make me give a damn
D A
Tulips won't dry up these tears
A G
Roses are tried and they're true, but I'm through
D A
Forgiving you for all of the times
G D
You put me through hell, kept me crying for hours
G
I'll keep my last name
D A
And you, Can keep the flowers
G D A
[Verse 2]
A G
Every new promise, is a new one you break
D A
Soon after comes sorry, and a note on a vase
A G
They show up and they bloom, for five or six days
D A
Funny how you do the same
[Chorus]
A G
Daisies won't make me give a damn
D A
Tulips won't dry up these tears
A G
Roses are tried and they're true, but I'm through
D A
Forgiving you for all of the times
G D
You put me through hell, kept me crying for hours
G
I'll keep my last name
D A
And you, Can keep the flowers
G D A
[Bridge]
A Em
Keep the flowers, keep me in the back of your mind
G D
Hope the next girl don't mind, a damn garden inside
[Chorus]
A G
Daisies won't make me give a damn
D A
Tulips won't dry up these tears
A G
Roses are tried and they're true, but I'm through
D A
Forgiving you for all of the times
G D
You put me through hell, kept me crying for hours
G
I'll keep my last name
D A
And you, Can keep the flowers
[Outro]
A
G D
Honey, just keep the flowers
D A
Mmmm Hmmm
How to play "Keep The Flowers" on guitar
[Intro & Verse Strumming]
- Start with a relaxed strumming pattern using down and up strokes.
- Emphasize the first and third beats slightly to give structure.
[Chord Transitions]
- Transition smoothly between A, G, and D. Practice switching
between these chords slowly to build muscle memory.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to keep the flow of the song.
[Chorus Dynamics]
- Increase your strumming intensity here to match the emotional
tone of the lyrics.
- Focus on clean chord transitions, especially during the
emotional lyrics, to enhance the song's impact.
[Bridge Technique]
- When moving to Em in the bridge, shift your hand position
smoothly. This chord offers a change in the song's texture.
- Use a softer strumming pattern here to contrast with the chorus.
[Outro Tips]
- Return to the initial strumming pattern but gradually reduce
your volume to end softly, mirroring the ending of the lyrical
theme.
Common mistakes:
- Rushing the tempo. Keep a steady pace to allow each chord to
resonate.
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics. Vary your strumming pressure
to match the song's emotional shifts.
Song Facts and Artist Bio:
"Keep The Flowers" by Megan Moroney is a song that encapsulates
the feelings of moving on from a relationship where apologies
are no longer enough. The repeated references to flowers
represent failed attempts at reconciliation. Megan Moroney, an
emerging artist in the country music scene, brings a fresh take
on classic themes of love and independence with her soulful
voice and heartfelt lyrics. Her music often explores themes of
self-discovery and emotional resilience.
