Diane Young
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Verse 1:
B
You torched a Saab like a pile of leaves
I'd gone to find some better wheels
F#
Four, five meters running round the bend
B
When the government agents surround you again
E
If Diane Young won't change your mind
F# B
Baby, baby, baby, baby right on time
Verse 2:
B
Out of control but you're playing a role
Do you think you can go til the 18th hole
F#
Or will you flip-flop the day of the championship?
B
Try to go it alone on your own for a bit
E
If Diane Young won't change your mind
F# B
Baby, baby, baby, baby right on time
Bridge:
E
Baby baby baby baby ride on
B F#
Baby baby baby baby ride on
E
Baby baby baby it's a light on
B F#
Baby baby baby it's a lifetime
C#m B
Baby baby baby baby ride on
F#
Time, time, time, time, time
C#m B F#
Baby baby baby baby ride on time
Verse 3:
B
F# B
Ooh, let 'em go
E
If Diane Young won't change your mind
F# B
Baby, baby, baby, baby right on time
B B E F#
Verse 4:
B
Irish and proud, baby, naturally
But you got the luck of a Kennedy
F#
So grab the wheel, keep on holding it tight
B
'Til you're tunneling over into that good night
E
If Diane Young won't change your mind
F# B
Baby, baby, baby, baby right on time
Bridge:
E
Baby baby baby baby ride on
B F#
Baby baby baby baby ride on
E
Baby baby baby it's a light on
B F#
Baby baby baby it's a lifetime
C#m B
Baby baby baby baby ride on
F#
Time, time, time, time, time
C#m B F#
Baby baby baby baby ride on time
Verse 5:
B
Nobody knows what the future holds
Said it's bad enough just getting old
F#
Live my life, they say it's too fast
B
You know I love the past, 'cause I hate suspense
E
If Diane Young won't change your mind
F# B
Baby, baby, baby, baby right on time
How to play Diane Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.