As We Grow Old
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verse 1
C F C F
Words have left me as I listen to you
C F C
Your eyes, they sparkle when you speak
F
And I'm captivated
C F C
I could listen to you forever
F
Never have to say a word
C F
So tell me another story, I'm right here waiting
C F
Listening to you
[Refrão]Am F
I'm not usually so quiet
Am F
I'm not shy or tired today
Am F Am F
I just don't want to miss a single word you say
C F C
So as long as you want to stay I'll be here listening
F
to everything you say
C F
So tell me another story and when you're through
C F C
Hold me close to you and let's grow old
F C F
ooo-ooo-ooo, ooo-ooo-ooo, ooo-ooo, ooo-ooo
verse 2
C F C F
As the days go by, I'm still here listening to you
C F C
The time sure passes rapidly
F
But that's okay and
C F C F
As the wrinkles come and the aches and pains follow suit
C F C F
Just tell me that you love me and I will tell you too, ooo-oo-ooo
[Refrão]Am F
I have never been so quiet
Am F
As the moments when you speak
Am F Am F
I just don't want to miss a single word you say
C F
So today, tomorrow and always
C F
I'll be right by your side
C F
So tell me another story and when you're through
C F
Hold me close to you and let's grow...
Bridge
Am G F
old together, I want to grow old with you
Am G F
Let's grow old together my dear, just me and you
C F
There's no one I'd rather listen to
C F
Right through to the end
[Refrão] C F
So tell me another story and when you're through
C F
Hug me close to you and let's grow
C F
Tell me another story, I'm right here
C F
Hug me close my dear
C
And let's grow old
How to play As We Grow Old
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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.