Fifteen
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Intro: C
D Am
I’ve been studying my waistbands
F
Taking out the wastecans
C
Checking my fly
D Am
I been living in the basement
F
Checking on my faceplant
Am
While you’re telling lies
D
Alibis
C
15 candles and a big red sun
Am
15 reasons that you couldn’t come
D
15 wishes and one to grow on
C
D Am
I got a pimple in my earlobe
F
Listening to Cee Lo
C
Getting high
D Am
My older brother is an asshole
F
He gives me such a hassle
Am
Just for being my
D
Little size
C
15 candles and a big red sun
Am
15 reasons that you couldn’t come
D
15 wishes and one to grow on
C
15 candles and a red balloon
Am
15 reasons that you left so soon
D
15 excuses for being you
C G
You….you broke my heart
F
You left me dry
C G
When you said goodbye
But now I’m
C
Going blind
G
But I’ll survive
Am
I’ll find
F
A better life
C D Am F C D Am F Am D
C
15 candles and a big red sun
Am
15 reasons that you couldn’t come
D
15 wishes and one to grow on
C
15 candles and a red balloon
Am
15 reasons that you left so soon
D
15 excuses for being you
C Am D x3
How to play Fifteen
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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.