Act My Age
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Capo 4
Intro: D G Bm A (4x)
(D) G D
When I'm fat and old and my kids think I'm a joke
G D A
Cause I move a little slow, when I dance
D F#
I can count on you after all we've been through
Bm E A
Cause I know that you'll always understand
G D Bm A
I won't act my age, no I won't act my age
G D A*
No, I'll still feel the same around you
Hey!
D G Bm A x2
D..
(D) G D
When I'm fat and old and my kids think I'm a joke
G D
'Cause the stories that I told
A
I tell again and again
D F#
I can count on you , after all we got up to
Bm E A
'Cause I know that you truly understand
G D Bm A
I won't act my age, no I won't act my age
G D A*
No, I'll still feel the same around you
G D Bm A
I won't act my age, no I won't act my age
G D A*
No, I'll still feel the same and you will too
Hey!
D G Bm A x4
Bm A Em
When I can hardly walk and my hair is falling out
G
We'll still stay up 'till morning
Bm
We'll throw the after party
Em A
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
G* D* Bm* A*
I won't act my age, no I won't act my age
G* D* A*
No, I'll still feel the same around you
G D Bm A
I won't act my age, no I won't act my age
G D A*
No, I'll still feel the same and you will too....
Hey!
D G Bm A
Na na na na na na na na
D G Bm A
Na na na na na na na na
D G Bm A
Na na na na na na na na
D G Bm A D*
Na na na na na na na na
How to play Act My Age
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.