For The Young
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Intro: A F#m (2x)
verse 1
A
Anyone in there
F#m
Knock, knock, knock
A
I think I see you
F#m
among the shadows
A
they still cling to the wall
F#m
And your mind feeds them
A B D F#m
You're the vic-tim of like a meaning
A B D F#m
Feeling sor-ry is your favourite feeling
[Refrão]
Bm G
Why am I supposed to excuse you
D A
Nod my head as if I'm amused
Bm D
Give me a reason to lay down my guns
A G A
You said youth is only... for the young
Interlude: A F#m
verse 2
A
You shut out the light
F#m
In your home
A
And all that remains
F#m
You let go of laughter
A B
Someone left it there
D F#m
Half a lifetime ago
[Refrão]
Bm G
Why am I supposed to excuse you
D A
Nod my head as if I'm amused
Bm D
Give me a reason to lay down my guns
A
You said youth is
Bm G
Why am I supposed to excuse you
D A
Nod my head as if I'm amused
Bm D
Give me a reason to lay down my guns
A G
You said youth is only
Bridge
A G
E
for the young
Solo: Bm D A E Bm D A
[Refrão]
Bm G Bm
Why am I supposed to excuse you
D A
Nod my head as if I'm amused
Bm
You never gave up
D
You never begun
A G
You said youth is only... for the young.
How to play For The Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.