Get Old Forever
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E Eb C#
When your friends are buying starter homes with their accomplishments
A Ab F#
Drinking at a house show can feel childish and embarrassing
E Eb C#
With people glaring because despite what the advertisements said:
A Ab F#
Malt liquor doesn't make you young.
E Eb C#
A Ab F#
E Eb C#
On a fancy thing into the future
A Ab F#
Thumbing through a raincloud of reminders.
E Eb C#
And 'it's a death trap so I wanna get smashed before we get an inch off the ground.
A Ab F#
I'm not so sure you want me around.
A E A E
But we stepped outside and I realize it's been a while
A E
Since I've seen those eyes.
A
And it felt so nice to see you smile.
E F# Ab A
Breathe in deep and debride your life
E Eb C# A
Stale regrets are a waste of time
E F# Ab A
Only one thing remains secure
C# F#
That we all get old together
C# F#
And we all get old forever.
E Eb
Yeah, I've got dreams.
C#
Big stupid dreams.
Dumb fucking dreams.
A Ab F#
But Little Chris is getting married Saturday.
E Eb C#
I need to get unstuck on the things I won't achieve.
A Ab
I need to let it go and just
E F# Ab A
Breathe in deep and debride my life
E Eb C# A
Stale regrets are a waste of time
E F# Ab A
Only one thing remains for sure
C# F#
That we all get old together
C# F#
and we all get old forever
C# F#
Yeah we all get old together
C# F#
and we all get old forever.
A E (2x)
A E
We had the time so we watched the ocean for a while.
A
And it felt alright.
E Eb C#
Was it kind of nice to see me smile?
A Ab F#
E Eb C#
A Ab F#
How to play Get Old Forever
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.