Oh Very Young
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Intro: A
D E F#m (D E)
Oh very young, what will you leave us this time
E7 A D
You're only dancing on this earth, for a short while
E E7
And though your dreams may toss and turn you now
A D A
They will vanish away, like your Dad's best jeans
D A D
Demin blue,fading up to the sky
A A7
And though you want him to last forever
D B7 E (A E)
You know he never will, you know he never will
A
And the patches make the goodbye, harder still
Instrumental: E A E A
D E F#m (D E)
Oh very young, what will you leave us this time
E7 A D
There'll never be a better chance, to change your mind
E E7
And if you want this world to see a better day
A D A
Will you carry the words of love with you
D A D
Will you ride, the great white bird into heaven
A A7
And though you want him to last forever
D B7 E (A E)
You know he never will, you know he never will
A
And the goodbye makes the journey harder still
Instrumental: E A E A D E F#m D E A D E E7
A D A D
Will you carry the word of love with you
A A7 D B7 E
Will you ride, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh , oh
Instrumental: A E A E A
D E F#m (D E)
Oh very young, what will you leave us this time
E7 A D
You're only dancing on this earth, for a short while
E A E A
Oh very young, what will you leave us this time...
How to play Oh Very Young
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.