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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
G Em
I was four
Em
When first I heard a man
C G
Could leave and not return
D
Without a warning
G
Saw the signs
Em
Read the lines between
C D
The pages of the papers
G
in the morning
 
[Chorus]
G Em
Em C G D G
Oh my God I'm going to die when I get old and I'm not ready
G Em
Oh my God
Em C D G
Oh my God I'm going to die when I get old and I'm not ready
 
[Verse 2]
G Em
21,
Em C
Given armour and a gun
D G
And sent away to man the trenches
G Em
Bullets Fly,
 
heard a cry
C D
As I awoke and started coming
G
To my senses
 
[Chorus]
G Em
Oh my God
Em C G D G
Oh my God I'm going to die when I get old and I'm not ready
G Em
Oh my God
Em C D G
Oh my God I'm going to die when I get old and I'm not ready
 
[Interlude]
 
[Verse 3]
G Em
I was four
Em
When first I heard a man
C G
Could leave and not return
D
Without a warning
G Em
Mama said,
Em C D
One day bairn there'll be a long and restful sleep
G
That brings no morning
 
[Chorus]
G Em
Oh my God
Em C G D G
Oh my God I'm going to die when I get old and I'm not ready
G Em
Oh my God
Em C D G
Oh my God I'm going to die when I get old and I'm not ready

How to play Oh My God

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 E. 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.

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