I'm Gettin Older Every Day
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Intro
D A7 D D
[Verso 1]
D D7
No matter what the doctors say
G7
Ill soon dry up and blow away
D A7
Im a gettin older every day
D
Spent all my dough on doctor bills
G
All I got was liver pills
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
[Verso 2]
D D7
Well, the girls just look at me and grin
G7 G
Say, look what shape the old mans in
D A7
Im a gettin older every day
D7
Dont laugh at me, cause it aint fair
G7 G
Youre the one that put me there
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
[Verso 3]
D D7
Now, all my life Ive been a fool
G
Now, I look like a flop eared mule
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
D7
Im a physical wreck from my toes to my chin
G7
I pooch out where I should pooch in
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
[Verso 4]
D D7
Well, my teeth used to look like a string of beads
G7 G
Now, they look like pumpkin seeds
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
D7
Well, my hairs all gone, my head is slick
G7
And, there aint no use for me to kick
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
[Verso 5]
D
Well, my youth is gone and my moneys spent
G7
My legs are warped, my frame is bent
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
D
I used to hop around like a big bullfrog
G7
Now, I look like a fattening hog
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
D A7 D
Im a gettin older every day
How to play I'm Gettin Older Every Day
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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.