College
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[Intro: ]A D A D
Verse 1:
A E
We were just dumb kids with a six pack that a bad fake ID bought
F#m D
Sittin? on the living room couch hopin? that we didn?t get caught
A E
And when we did, my Dad had some good advice for me
F#m D E A D
He said ?Son, there?s a time and place for just about everything, it?s called College"
Verse 2:
A E
Next thing I know, I?m packin? up, and hey, I?m outta here
F#m D
A back seat full of clothes in my old Cavalier
A E
And there was empty pizza boxes stacked up around the room
F#m D E A (walk up to D)
A couple of beers on a Tuesday and one in the afternoon in College
Chorus:
D... E... A
Those were the best days of my life
D E A
I found my friends, myself, and my wife
D E F#m
I learned almost everything I know
E D7 E A
Without ever gaining knowledge?in College
D
(yeah yeah yeah)
A
In College
D
(yeah yeah yeah)
Verse 3:
A E
I had such a good time in those four years that I stretched it into six
F#m D
And I?d like to thank ol? George?s Bar for the classes that I missed
A E
I was searching for the meaning of life when I saw her walk my way
F#m D...(it stays in D)
And there was no doubt in my mind that I wouldn?t bat a GPA
Chorus:
D E A
Those were the best days of my life
D E A
I found my friends, myself, and my wife
D E F#m
I learned almost everything I know
E D7 G (start of guitar solo)
Without ever gaining knowledge?in College
Guitar Solo (go Brad go!)
G D Em C
G D Em E (major this time...)
Chorus:
D E A
Those were the best days of my life
D... E... A
I found myself, my friends, and my wife
D E F#m
I learned almost everything I know
E D7 ... A
I might have gained a little knowledge?yeah?in College
D
(yeah yeah yeah)
A
In College
D
(yeah yeah yeah)
A
In College
D
(yeah yeah yeah)
A
In College
D... G A
(yeah yeah yeah)
How to play College
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The first identified chord is A. 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.