Old enough to know better
View chords used in this chart
Intro: B B B A Bb
Verse1: B E
Neon lights draw me like a moth to a flame
B F#
momma raised me right, that just leaves me to blame
B E7
when I get a little sideways on a honky-tonk tear
B F# B
I'm old enough to know better, but I'm still too young to care
Verse2: Cowgirls with an attitude, boots and tight bluejeans
take my mind off doin' right, and doin' other things
when the weekend's gone, I won't have a dime to spare
I'm old enough to know better, but I'm still too young to care
[Refrão]E B
Monday morning I wake up with a hammer in my hand
F#
the boss-man yelling something at me that I don't understand
B E7
I don't know how I got to work, but I sure know I'm there
B F#
I'm old enough to know better, but I'm still too young to care
Solo: {over Chorus}
{INTRO}
Verse3: When the eagle flies on Friday, well he barely leaves the ground
I've got just enough left to get dressed up, and head back to town
boss said "Son, having all that fun won't get you anywhere"
I'm old enough to know better, but I'm still too young to care
{Chorus}
Coda: B F# (stop)
I'm old enough to know better, but I'm still too young to care
B E B E B E B A A#
B E B E B E B A A#
{INTRO x 2}
Charted by Rick Schofield (rds@rds.mv.com)
How to play Old enough to know better
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 B. 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.