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Intro (E, A, E, A)
 
E A
Talk to me now im older
F#m B
your friends okay cause i told her
E A
friday nite's have been lonely
F#m B
change your plans and then phone me
 
Solo (E, C#m, B)
 
E A
we can go and get forties
F#m B
fuck goin to that party
E A
oh really, your folks are a way now
F#m B
alright, lets go, you convinced me
 
Solo (E, C#m, B) 2x
 
Am E
12:51, is the time my voice
Am
found the words i sought..
E
is it the stage i want
Am E
The world is shutting out for us
Am E
oh we were tense for sure but we was con-fi-dent
E A
kiss me now that im older
F#m B
i wont try to control you
E A
friday nite's have been lonely
F#m B
take it slow but dont warn me.
E A
We'd go and got 40's
F#m B
then we'll go to some party
E A
we can go and get forties
F#m
oh really, your floks are away now
B
alright i'm commin....
 
Solo (E, C#m, B) 6x
(E)

How to play 12:51

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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