Adding LR5.5 keywords into LR4.4

due to slowness I have decided to ditch LR5 for now and go back to LR4.4 which works perfectly.
Is there a way to get my LR5 keywords list into LR4
I don't expect to link keywords to photos but having my extensive k/word list in LR4 would save lots time building the whole k/word thing again
I'm trying hard not scream yell and shout atm so any positive/negative help would be very much appreciated
Cheers
IanB

seems to have worked like a charm thanks dj; and I now have 2012/13/14 back on LR 4 while I look forward to LR6. I will worry about older files if I need them and will keep LR5 alive for that
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