Fifty Years
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C
G / Dm
its nearly time we were leaving, well have one more for the road
it dont mean nothing, it dont mean nothing
C
G / Dm
so we gather around the table, raise our champagne in the air
it dont mean nothing, it dont mean nothing
F G
C Am
cause weve got this night together well have here now forever
F G C Am
F G C
dont tell me now you can write me a letter, where will we be in
fifty years
C
G / Dm
so while were still together there aint no need to cry
it dont mean nothing, it dont mean nothing
F G
C Am
cause weve got this night together well have here now forever
F G C Am
F G C
dont tell me now you can write me a letter, where will we be in
fifty years
C Dm G C Dm F
G
( like to say, say to you. like to say, say its true.....)
F
G
( and theres no-one out there other than you, oh no no )
( SOLO.........)
F G
C Am
cause weve got this night together, well have here now forever
F G C
Am
dont tell me now, cant you write me a letter
F G
C Am
cause weve got this night together, well have here now forever
F G C
Am
dont tell me now, you can write me a letter
F G C
where will we be in fifty years...... X 4
How to play Fifty Years
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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.