My Autobiography
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Intro: D
verse 1:
D
When I was fourteen I wanted to move
A F#m A F#m
To seattle, and hang out with Nirvana
D
And when I was fifteen, I wanted to move
A F#m A F#m
into a basement, the deepest darkest basement
D
And when I was sixteen I wanted to move
A F#m A F#m
to New York City in 1977
Chorus:
Bm A F#m A F#m
But Now I'm twenty-two, and all I wanna do, is hang out with you
verse 2:
D
When I was seventeen I wanted to move
A F#m A F#m
to California and be a surfer
D
When I was eighteen I wanted to move
A F#m A F#m
Into my own head and finally get some work done
D
And when I was 19, oh I wanted to move
A F#m A F#m
Anywhere but my parents house
Chorus 2:
Bm A F#m A F#m
But now I'm twenty two, and all I want to do, is hang out with you
verse 3:
D A F#m A F#m
When I was 20 I moved into an apartment in Grand Haven, oh what was I thinking?
D Hits a D and stop playing on 'lets'
When I was 21,well lets not talk about 21 because..
Chorus 3:
Bm A F#m A F#m A
Now I'm twenty two, and all I wanna do, is hang out with you.
Ends abruptly on the last A
How to play My Autobiography
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 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.