1989
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Intro: G (4x)
Verse 1:
G G
Summer day 7 years old and I took a ride on my bicycle
G G
I can still feel my face against the wind
G
A backpack full of my favorite toys
G
Singing songs just to make some noise
G G
Is a good way for a day to begin
A5
I remember when life was simple way back then
G G
A5 C5 D5
Now I'm trying to see through those eyes again, through those eyes
[Refrão]
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
If I could turn back time I'd go to 1989
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 D
Where every day was full of chasin' dreams
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
Yeah I may be grown up but maybe I should try
Cadd9 A7
Livin' like it's 1989
Verse 2:
G G
Deep inside this Texas heart there's an innocence underneath the scars
G G
Waiting to be called outside to play
G G
Wanna feel like a wide eyed kid, wanna put it all back into perspective
G G
God You're great just because You're great
A5
It is so uncomplicated with You here, with You here
G G
A5 C5 D5
You make the person that I once was reappear, You reverse the years
[Refrão]
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
If I could turn back time I'd go to 1989
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 D
Where every day was full of chasin' dreams
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
Yeah I may be grown up but maybe I should try
Cadd9 A7
Livin' like it's 1989
Bridge:
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
I'm sorry that I made it something complicated
A7 Em7
I am ready now it's not too late
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
Everyday I'm learning it's all about returning
A7 Em7
I'm living my life with child-like faith
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
I'm sorry that I made it something complicated
A7 Em7
I am ready now it's not too late
Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4
Everyday I'm learning it's all about returning
A7
I'm living my life like I could
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7
Turn back time and go to 1989
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 D
Where every day was full of chasin' dreams
Cadd9 Dsus4 A7 Em7
Yeah I may be grown up but maybe I should try
Cadd9 A7
Livin' like it's 1989
Cadd9 A7 Dsus4
I'm livin' like it's 1989*
How to play 1989
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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.