Adios Amigos
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[(intro) ]D
D A
While I'm lying in my bed at night I don't wanna grow up
Nothing ever seems to turn out right I don't wanna grow up
B F# G A
How do you move in a world of fog that's always changing things
B F# G A
Makes me wish that I could be a dog
D A
When I see that price that you pay I don't want to grow up
I don't ever wanna be that way I don't wanna grow up
B F# G A
Seems that folks turn into things they never want to be
B F# G A
The only thing to live for is today
D A
I'm gonna put a hole in my tv set I don't wanna grow up
Open up the medicine chest and I don't wanna grow up
B F# B F#
I don't wanna have to shout it out I don`t want my hair to fall out
I don't wanna be filled with doubt I don't wanna be a good boy scout
I don't wanna hafta learn to count I don't want the biggest amount
G A D
No I don't want to grow up
(solo) D A D A B F# G A B F# G A
D A
When I see my parents fight I don't want to grow up
They all go out and drinkin all night I don't wanna grow up
B F# B F#
I'd rather stay here in my room Nothing out there but sad and gloom
B F# G A
I don't wanna live in a big ol tomb on Grand St.
D A
When I see the 5 0' clock news I don't wanna grow up
Comb their hair and shine their shoes I don't wanna grow up
Stay around in my ol hometown Don't wanna put no money down
B F# B F#
Don't wanna get a big ol loan Work them fingers to the bone
I dont' wanna float on a broom Fall in love get married then boom
how the hell did it get here so soon
G A D
No I don't want to grow up
How to play Adios Amigos
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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.