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Am C
It was '79 and the world seemed more kind
Gm Dm
And it was still okay to be modest
Am C
The sixties were gone but their soul lingered on
Gm Dm
And the eighties were still just a promise
D F Em Am
And I remember me and you
Am C
Two children of six still playing with sticks
Gm Dm
And whatever we found in the forest
Am C
Our grandpas were strong and our parents still young
Gm Dm
And the world seemed a little more honest
D F Em Am
And I remember me and you
F C Dm Am
All still fine, 19 79
F C Dm Am
Left behind, 19 79
D F
Do you remember?
D F
Do you remember?
D F
'Cause I remember
Em Am
Me and you
How to play 1979
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.