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[Verso 1]
G
I don't know where my head went
D
How did I ever manage?
F C
The world got louder but I didn't
G
17 candles burning
D
I wasn't even sure if
F C
I could ever feel like this again
[Pré-Refrão]
Am E7 E
But the feeling lasts and its got some truth
Bb C
As long as you think every girl is
F
Better than you
Am D7
And they'll tell you that you're not alone
[Refrão]
G D
I didn't wanna die I just wanted sleep
And wake up at the end of the year
F C
Oh I believe 17 was the death of me
G D
Everybody seemed to be just fine
While I was freaking out inside of my mind
F C
Oh I believe 17 was the death of me
[Verso 2]
G
I was my own worst enemy
D
Stuck on weird insecurities
F C N.C.
Thanks to some chick I don't even know (never met her in my whole life)
[Pré-Refrão]
Am E7 E
But the feeling lasts and it's hard to chew
Bb C F
When all your friends are getting stale and start to hate you
Am D7
Maybe you're better on your own
[Refrão]
G D
I didn't wanna die I just wanted sleep
And wake up at the end of the year
F C
Oh I believe 17 was the death of me
G D
Everybody seemed to be just fine
While I was freaking out inside of my mind
F C
Oh I believe 17 was the death of me
[Ponte]
G
When you're 17
D
Nobody knows what you mean
When you're 17
F
You really wanna believe
You're missing everything
C
You're missing everything
When you're 17
You're missing everything
[Refrão]
G D
I didn't wanna die I just wanted sleep
And wake up at the end of the year
F C
Oh I believe 17 was the death of me
G D
Don't apologize, it's not your fault
I'm the one made it harder than all
F C
Oh I believe 17 was the death of me
Outro:
G D
(When you're 17, nobody knows what you mean
F
When you're 17, you really wanna believe
You're missing everything
You're missing everything
C
When you're 17)
How to play 17
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.