Favorite Year
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Capo 2
Intro: G C D
G C D
C C/B Am D/F#
We were young and so inspired
G G/F# Em
We weren't the only ones who thought we'd change the world
Am D
No sun would set without us
C C/B D
No one we knew could ever doubt us
C C/B Am D/F#
We had our future figured out
G G/F# Em
We knew a love like ours would always save the day
F D Dsus4 D
And that we'd always be ok
[Refrão]G C D Dsus4 D
But would you know me now
G C D Dsus4 D
Would you lay me down beside you
Em D/F# G F C
Tell me everything I want to hear
C D C
Like that was your favorite year
C D G
Like that was your favorite year
C C/B Am D/F#
You looked at me like no one else
G G/F# Em
But sometimes love just doesn't seem to conquer all
Am D
We search for someone else to blame
C D
But sometimes things can't stay the same
[Refrão]G C D Dsus4 D
But would you know me now
G C D Dsus4 D
Would you lay me down beside you
Em D/F# G F C
Tell me everything I want to hear
C D C
Like that was your favorite year
C D F
Like that was your favorite year
Bridge:
F C
Holding on to the memories
G D
Of when we were younger, I can't forget
F C
Cause when we were together
Am D
That's when I was at my best
Chorus
How to play Favorite Year
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.