In My Younger Days
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Intro: G Dsus2 F C (x2)
G Dsus2 F C
In My Younger Days, this wouldn't have been so hard
G Dsus2 F C
I would've just shrugged it off
Am D Am D
But now it's tough, I'm not so rough
G D
I've got a little ways to go
F C
It's not over yet, I know
Am D G Dsus2 F C
But it feels, not so far away
G Dsus2 F C
G Dsus2 F C
In My Younger Days, this still would've knocked me down
G Dsus2 F C
But I would've just bounced right back, you know
Am D Am D
Now I'm a statist, but I'm not fatalist
G D
I'm not yet resigned to fate
F C
And I'm not gonna be ruled by hate
Am D G Dsus2 F C
But it's strong, and it's filling up my days
G Dsus2 F C
Am D Am D
G D F C
G Dsus2 F C
In my younger days, I would've just chalked it up
G Dsus2 F C
As part of my ongoing education
Am D Am D
But I've had enough, been through some stuff
G D
And I don't need any more misery
F C
To teach me what I should be
Am D G Dsus2 F C
I just need you back
G Dsus4 Fadd9 C G
How to play In My Younger Days
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.