Old Man
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Tablatura interativa
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste: Sem capotraste
The whole song is standard barre chords:
A [577655]
F#m [244222]
Bm [x24432]
C#m [x46654]
D [x57775]
E [x79997]
I've tried to put the chords as close to where the chord changes happen; listen to the
song for the exact
rhythm and strumming pattern.
[Intro]
A F#m (x4)
[Verse 1]
A F#m
My old man,
A F#m
How you been?
A F#m
What do you make
A F#m
Of world events?
Bm D
Do I regret
Bm D
The times I said
A F#m
That I can’t stand
A F#m
My old man
(That's right)
[Interlude]
A F#m (x4)
[Verse 2]
A F#m
Foreign lands (Foreign Lands)
A F#m
And arguments (Arguments)
A F#m
The bullet wounds (Bullet wounds)
A F#m
In self defense (Self defense)
Bm D
A Heavy door
Bm D
A lot like yours
A F#m
It didn’t go well
A F#m
But I was tryna help
[Chorus]
D C#m
Time don’t make it better, no
B#m
Just makes the feeling grow
D C#m
Don’t you know the tables turn on you
B#m E
When you get old
[Interlude]
A F#m (x4)
[Verse 3]
A F#m
My old man
A F#m
Understands
A F#m
Only praise.
A F#m
Compliments
Bm D
There’s a child
Bm D
In disguise
A F#m
Please be kind
A F#m
Just this time
(Ah-ah)
[Instrumental Break]
C#m D E (x3)
C#m E
[Solo]
A F#m (x4)
Bm D (x2)
A F#m (x2)
[Chorus]
D C#m
Time don’t make it better, no
B#m
Just makes the feeling grow
D C#m
Don’t you know the tables turn on you
B#m
When you get old
[Chorus]
D C#m
Time don’t make it better, no
B#m
Just makes the feeling grow
D C#m
Don’t you know the tables turn on you
B#m E
When you get old
[Outro]
A F#m (x4)
Bm D (x2)
A F#m (x2)
A
How to play Old Man
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.