Ballad Of Youth
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[(intro ]3x) Em C D
E Am
Growing up today There's many mountains you must climb
C D
You're not the only one 'Cause everybody's on that line
E Am
Hey mister know it all What do you recommend
C D
You think you know the answers But the questions never end
E D/F# G A
Young hearts, better hold on
C D
Beyond the innocence, Your youth is gone
E D/F# G A
So look in your mirror You got nothing to lose
C D
Don't waste your time away Thinkin' 'bout yesterday's blues
(intro 2x) Em C D
E Am
Born outta passion To a world gone cold
C D
You wear it on your shoulders It's a heavy, heavy load I know
E Am
Love and its emotions Come knocking at your door
C D
Young hearts will be broken And time's the only cure
E D/F# G A
Young hearts, better hold on
C D
Beyond the innocence, Your youth is gone
E D/F# G A
But Look in your mirror It'll tell you the truth
C D
Don't waste your love away Thinkin' 'bout yesterday's blues
(solo 2x) E Am C D
Em C D
Temptation makes us fall from grace
C D
But the angels were sinners And the sinners, saints
Em C D
Forgive yourself cause we're all the same
C D
Everybody rides on the karma train
E D/F# G A
Young hearts, better hold on
C D
Beyond the innocence, Your youth is gone
E D/F# G A
But Look in your mirror It'll tell you the truth
C D
Don't waste your time away Don't waste your life away, no, no
E D/F# G A
Live today, There's no time to lose
C D
Cause when tomorrow comes It's all just yesterday's news
( Em C D )
C D Em
All just yesterday news
How to play Ballad Of Youth
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.