Old And Wise
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Intro Am G F F7M F/C
Am G F F7M F/C A
Am G F F7M F
As far as my eyes can see
Am G F F7M F/C
There are shadows approaching me
Cm G
And to those I left behind
Bb F
I wanted you to know
Fm Cm
You've always shared my deepest thoughts
D G
You follow where I go
Cm Gm Ab Cm
And oooooooh when I'm old and wise
Fm Cm
Bitter words mean little to me
D G
Autumn winds will blow right through me
Cm Gm Ab Cm
And someday in the mist of time
Fm Cm
When they asked me if I knew you
D G Ab
I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine
Bb Gm Cm
And sadness would be lifted from my eyes
Ab Bb C
Oh when I'm old and wise
Am G F F7M F
As far as my eyes can see
Am G F F7M F/C
There are shadows surrounding me
Cm G
And to those I left behind
Bb F
I wanted you to know
Fm Cm
You've always shared my darkest hours
D G
I'll miss you when I go
Cm Gm Ab Cm
And oooooooh when I'm old and wise
Fm Cm
Heavy words that tossed and blew me
D G
Like autumn winds will blow right through me
Cm Gm {FAb} Cm
And someday in the mist of time
Fm Cm
When they asked you if you knew me
D G Ab
Remember that you were a friend of mine
Bb Gm Cm
As the final curtains falls before my eyes
Ab Bb C
Oh when I'm old and wise
Am G F F7M F A
As far as my eyes can see
( Ab Bb Gm Cm )
( Ab Bb C )
How to play Old And Wise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.