Growing Up
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Intro
D Bm x4
[Verso 1]
D
The south wind brings
Bm
the smell of night
Em
Trees are swaying
A
in the breeze
D Bm
I leave my hometown
Em
tonight The place
A
filled with memories
D Bm
We had many quarrels
Em
But more talk about
A
love and worries
D
My dear town and
Bm
friends I must go
Em
I'll never forget
Gm
you anytime
[Refrão]
D
Do you have to go?
Bm
Why? What for?
D
To dig out my
Bm
dreams somewhere!
[Refrão]
G
Well I think a man
A
must go all alone
G A
This dusty endless road
G
Say goodbye to my friends
A
Leave my heart in this
D
town It's growing up!
Guitar Solo
D Bm Em A x2
[Verso 2]
D Bm
The car radio sings a sweet song
Em A
It comes near the parting time
D Bm
I don't wanna see you crying
Em A
Just a terrible monster
D Bm
I'll leave everything to you
Em A
Surely write to you someday
D Bm
The sound of waves the starry sky
Em Gm
I'll never forget you anytime
[Refrão]
D Bm
Come back here if you
D
fail No I won't. I will
Bm
just try it again!"
[Refrão]
G
Well I think a man
A
must go all alone
G A
This dusty endless road
G
Say goodbye to my friends
A
Leave my heart in this
town It's growing up!
{Instrumental}
D Bm x4
[Refrão]
G
Well I think a man
A
must go all alone
G A
This dusty endless road
G
Say goodbye to my friends
A
Leave my heart in this
D
town It's growing up!
How to play Growing Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.