1996
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Capo on 4
VERSE 1
C G
I had no cares in the 1990s
Em D
I knew of no downfalls
C G
Though war was breaking out all around me
Em D
My concerns were with prank calls
C
She kissed me on the cheek, she kissed me on the cheek
G Em D
Right in front of the older kids
C G
When our self belief, our self belief
Em A
Wasn't scarred by the modern itch
A
Cos now it feels like...
[Refrão]C G
We kiss with one eye on our TV set
Em G
And the more I give the less I get
C G
Needing fairground rides just to spark a smile
Em D
There's little here to miss...
C
Bring back 1996
G Em
Bring back 1996
D C
So hard to beat those teenage kicks
G Em D
Bring back 1996
VERSE 2
C G
We were cloning sheep in the 1990's
Em D
We were building telescopes
C G
And sugar filled the whole of my body
Em D
As I urged it on to grow
C
I kissed her on the cheek, I kissed her on the cheek
G Em D
Just to impress the older kids
C G
When my self belief, my self belief
Em A
Wasn't lost in the modern glitch
A
Cos now it feels like...
[Refrão]C G
We kiss with one eye on our TV set
Em G
And the more I give the less I get
C G
Needing fairground rides just to spark a smile
Em D
There's little here to miss...
C
Bring back 1996
G Em A
Bring back 1996
BRIDGE
C G
Stop talking, stop talking
Em D
I need a lover not a friend tonight
C G
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
Em A
I'm not cut out for the modern life
OUTRO
C Em G Bm (4x)
C G Em D (3x)
How to play 1996
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.