I Was Born In The 80's
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Intro: D Em C
Verso 1:
D
I was just a boy
Em C
Couldn't afford most of the toys
D
so we just hanged out in the streets
Em C
'Girl, I don't dance, I just do the beats.'
D
Industrial neighborhood
Em C
I lived my life the way I could
D
my house was all painted in green
Em C
I can't forget most of the scenes
Ponte:
Em
because I'm getting old!
D C
I'm not a kid anymore
Em
I'm getting old
D C ( C )
I'm not a kid anymore
[Refrão] G
I was born in the 80's
D/F#
that's why I sing this song
Em7
my memories are faded
C
but they aren't gone
G
well I was born in the 80's
D/F#
and I miss them too
Em7
I don't get totally crazy
C
only because of you
( D Em C )
D
I had a bike
Em C
I had a dog, his name was spike
D
we used to play ball all night long
Em C
we used to play hair metal songs
D
I bought a guitar
Em C
my tunes have taken me so far
D
I can't remember most of the nights
Em C
'cause of the vodka, lime and ice
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How to play I Was Born In The 80's
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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.