Forever Young
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Am C G F (61 63 50 53 52 50 61 63 --- >bass line)
Am F G
Am F Am6 G
No sleepin', she waits tables late, tryin' to stay tough
Am F Am6 G
Never ending, however long she waits, it's just not enough
Am F Am6 G
He's sleeping late, no work around, working dreams come tumblin' down
Am F Am6 G
He's been down every road in this old dead-end town
F C C/B F E
And now they're two more runners in the night
Am C G F
Forever young, time on our side, we've got tomorrow, we've got tonight
Am C G F
Two hungry hearts out on the run, we'll always be forever young
Am C G F (61 63 50 53 52 50 61 63 --- >bass line)
Am F Am6 G
She's cryin', two worlds collide, can't take anymore
Am F Am6 G
He's denyin' the kick inside, but then he slams the door
Am F Am6 G
He said, we made a deal, you and I, cross our hearts and hope to die
Am F Am6 G
No matter what may come, we'll never say goodbye
F C C/B F E
But now we're two more runners in the night
Am C G F
Forever young, time on our side, we've got tomorrow, we've got tonight
Am C G F E
Two hungry hearts out on the run, we'll always be forever young
(Solo)
Am F Am6 G
Am F Am6 G
Bm G F# A
Bm G F# A F#
Am C G F (61 63 50 53 52 50 61 -- >bass line)
Am C G F
Forever young, time on our side, we've got tomorrow, we've got tonight
Am C G F
Two hungry hearts out on the run, we'll always be forever young
Am C G F
Forever young, time on our side, we've got tomorrow, we've got tonight
Am C G F
Two hungry hearts out on the run, we'll always be forever young
Am C G F
A C G F Am C G F (G) Am C G F
Forever, just you and I, forever, forever, just you and I
F G
Am F G
Am F G
Am F G
Am F G Am
How to play Forever Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.