Downside Of Growing Up
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Capo on 1st fret
Intro: D G A x2
D G A
Pack your bags and hug your mom
D G A
Been dreaming about leaving for so long
Bm D G
You start to cry as you crank the truck
A D G A
Yeah, that's the downside of growing up
D G A
Fixin' up your brand new place
D G A
First day in and something breaks
Bm D G
Your dad ain't there to get you unstuck
A D
Yeah, that's the downside of growing up
G D
That's alright, that's okay
A D
It's just the way you find your way
G D A
It's the road you gotta take to get where you're going
G D
You're gonna twist, you're gonna turn
A Bm
But it's how you're gonna learn
G D
A lot about life, a lot about love
A D G A
On the downside of growing up
D G A
It starts out as a simple date
D G A
Before too long, he's your everything
Bm D G
'Til he leaves you standing in a cloud of dust
A D G A
Yeah, that's the downside of growing up
G D
That's alright, that's okay
A D
It's just the way you find your way
G D A
It's the road you gotta take to get where you're going
G D
You're gonna twist, you're gonna turn
A Bm
But it's how you're gonna learn
G D
A lot about life, a lot about love
A D G D A D G D A
On the downside of growing up
Bm
I know what you're feeling
E
Yeah, I understand
G
'Cause where you are is where I've been
G
And where I still am
G D
And I'm alright, I'm okay
A D
Yeah, I know I'll find my way
G D A
On the road I gotta take to get where I'm going
G D
I'm gonna twist, I'm gonna turn
A Bm
But it's how you're gonna learn
G D
A lot about life, a lot about love
A D
On the downside of growing up
G D
A lot about life, a lot about love
A D G D A G D A
On the downside of growing up
How to play Downside Of Growing Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.