Elders
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Intro:
|Em |C G C D A D|
|Em |C G C D A D|
[Verso 1]
Em C G C D A D
When we were younger, there al-ways seemed like some
Em C G C D A D
Some perfect mould we were supposed to be
Em C G C D A D
But now we're growing up and I see it's just not that way
Em C G C D A D
Now I feel like someone's lied to me
[Refrão]
Em C B G
’Cause I've been true, made good for you
C B Am C B C D G
And now I feel used, I'm asking you:
Em C B G
How does it feel, how does it feel
C B Am C B C D G Em
How does it feel, how does it feel to be like you?
|Em |C G C D A D|
|Em |C G C D A D|
[Verso 2]
Em C G C D A D
Tell me now, elders, what were your reasons for
Em C G C D A D
Making it seem like you were so much more?
Em C G C D A D
If you want to feel good because of our accomplishments
Em C G C D A D
Why the fuck don't you just do it yourself?
[Refrão]
E C B G
’Cause man, I've tried, man, I've tried
C B Am C B C D G
While you just lied, so now just tell me:
Em C B G
How does it feel, how does it feel
C B Am C B C D G Em
How does it feel, how does it feel to be like you?
Solo:
|Em |C G C D A D|
|Em |C G C D A D|
|Em |C G C D A D|
|Em |C G C D A D|
|A G A A G A |C B C C D G|
[Refrão]
Em C B G
’Cause I've been true, made good for you
C B Am C B C D G
And now I feel used, I'm asking you:
Em C B G
How does it feel, how does it feel
C B Am C B C D G Em
How does it feel, how does it feel to be like you?
|Em |C G C D A D|
|Em |C G C D A D|
Outro:
Em C G C D A D Em
Look at all the families now who don't talk and don't trust
C G C D A D Em
Because of the way that things have been done
C G C D A D Em
When will you finally learn to leave out the bullshit
C G C C G C D
And just be straight wiiith us?
How to play Elders
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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.