Dont Be Ashamed Of Your Age
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C G7 C
Don't be ashamed of your age
D7
Don't let the years get you down
G7 C Am
That old gang you knew they'll still think of you
G7 D7 G7
As a rounder in your old home town
C F
Don't mind the grey in your hair
D7 G7
Just think of all the fun you had putting it there
C D7 A7
And as for that old book o time boy you never skipped a page
D7 G7 C A7
Don't be ashamed of your age brother
D7 G7 C
Don't be ashamed of your age
G7 C
Now listen Mr. Smith and Mr. Brown
D7
Don't let the years get you down
G7 C Am
Cause life ain't begun until your 40 some
G7 D7 G7
That's when you really start to go to town
C F
And don't wish that you were a lad
D7 G7
Why boy you've lost more girls than they've ever had
C D7 A7
And what's more you've graduated from that old southern state
D7 G7 C A7
Don't be ashamed of your age brother
D7 G7 C
Don't be ashamed of your age
How to play Dont Be Ashamed Of Your Age
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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.