Juvenile Delinquent
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Eb-tuning
Intro
E D E D E
[Verso 1]
G A
You want to rock and roll it's been your big dream
G A
You oughta celebrate girl! You're only sixteen
G A
Ignore your Mom and Dad and do what you feel
G A C D
You gotta be yourself and follow your dreams
[Refrão]
E
Don't let them call you a juvenile delinquent
D E
Don't let them say, say that you're bad
E
Don't let them call you a juvenile delinquent
D E
Just follow your dreams, you'll never be sad
[Verso 2]
G A
You ain't a kid no more adolescence behind
G A
You're lookin' good these days believe me, girl I'm not blind
G A
now there's no turnin' back Baby, you've made up your mind
G A C D
It's time to stand your ground you know that you've turned the tide
[Refrão]
E
Don't let them call you a juvenile delinquent
D E
Don't let them say, say that you're bad
E
Don't let them call you a juvenile delinquent
D E
Just follow your dreams, you'll never be sad
[Ponte]
G D E G D E
Life's too short, you gotta realize the days go by, turn into years
G D E G Bb F
Rock and Roll, its just a way of life its here for me, for me and you
{Solo}
E D E D E
[Ponte]
G A
It's time to party now enjoy what we've missed
G A C D
Screw everybody else and raise up your fist
[Refrão]
E
Don't let them call you a juvenile delinquent
D E
Don't let them say, say that you're bad
E
Don't let them call you a juvenile delinquent
D E
Just follow your dreams, you'll never be sad
E
Don't let them call you a juvenile delinquent
D E
Don't let them say, say that you're bad
How to play Juvenile Delinquent
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.