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capo on 1st
(all chords relative to capo)
verse 1
Bm E G D
When she was 22 the future looked bright
Bm E G D Gb
But she's nearly 30 now and she's out every night
Bm E G D
I see that look in her face she's got that look in her eye
Bm E G D Gb
She's thinking how did I get here and wondering why
Chorus
Em D A
It's sad but it's true how society says
G
Her life is already over
Em D A
There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
Em D A
Til the man of her dreams comes along picks her up and puts her over his
G
shoulder
Em D A
It seems so unlikely in this day and age
verse 2
Bm E G D
She's got an alright job but it's not a career
Bm E G D Gb
Whenever she thinks about it, it brings her to tears
Bm E
Cause all she wants is a boyfriend
G D
She gets one-night stands
Bm E
She's thinking how did I get here
G D Gb
I'm doing all that I can
Chorus
Em D A
It's sad but it's true how society says
G
Her life is already over
Em D A
There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
Em D A
Til the man of her dreams comes along picks her up and puts her over his
G
shoulder
Em D A
It seems so unlikely in this day and age
Chorus
Em D A
It's sad but it's true how society says
G
Her life is already over
Em D A
There's nothing to do and there's nothing to say
Em D A
Til the man of her dreams comes along picks her up and puts her over his
G
shoulder
Em D A Em
It seems so unlikely in this day and age
first timer so let me know what i can do different
How to play 22
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.