A Younger Man
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Intro:
G C G Gmaj7 C G
verse 1:
G C/G G Gsus4 G
I know you're disappointed, I can see it in your eyes
G C/G Dsus4 D
This isn't what you wanted, and now you realize
G C/G Em Em/D C
I ain’t no knight in shining armor, who comes a-ridin’ 'cross the lea
G D7 G - Gmaj7 - C- G
You're lookin' for a younger man, not me
verse 2:
G C/G G Gsus4 G
Now, the merchants in the marketplace, they’re selling fantasy
G C/G Dsus4 D
It's a trick of light and shadow, it’s not reality
G C/G Em Em/D - C
It’s just a faded photograph of the man I used to be
G D7 G
You're lookin' for a younger man, not me
Bridge:
G/A G/B C Cm G Gsus4 G
I knew the day I met you, it was never gonna last
D/F# Em A7 C/D D
You're an angel from the future, I'm an old devil from the past
G C/G Em Em/D C
So, trust me when I tell you, this is the way it's meant to be
G D7 G C/G G
You're lookin' for a younger man, not me
Solo: 2nd half of first verse chords
G C/G Em Em/D C
G D7 G Gmaj7 C G
verse 3:
G C/G G Gsus4 G
If you believe in better days ahead, for this crazy human race
G C/G Dsus4 D
That we will somehow be delivered, by goodness and by grace
G C/G Em Em/D C
And if you’re lookin’ for believers, in faith and hope and charity
G/D D7 G Am - G/B
Then, you're lookin' for a younger man, not me
C G D7 C
You're lookin' for a younger man, not me
Cm G D7 G Gmaj7 C G
You're lookin' for a younger man, not me
How to play A Younger Man
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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.