Old Navy Blue
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[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D D/C# D7/C Bm
Cut my teeth on memories from playgrounds to the bars
Em Em/D# A
There's bigger boys, with broken hearts who throw their weight around
Bm Bb
But settle down, and be here now
D/A Gm
Just watch the world revolve
D A D
Don't it feel so good to be so small?
[Verse 2]
D D/C# D7/C Bm
Cast my mind behind and think of girls I used to know
Em Em/D#
Who've all moved on to better things
A
And found the ones they love
Bm Bb D/A Gm
But it don't breed animosity, I'm not perturbed at all
D A D
Oh man, it feels so good to feel so small
[Chorus]
D D/C#
Well, it's sad but sometimes it's true
G Gm
That your friends become the people you knew
D A
Once upon a time, that you left behind
D
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[Verse 3]
D D/C#
No matter though how good things go
D7/C Bm
They've always got to end
Em Em/D# A
I've said "goodbye" to family from the side of their sick beds
Bm Bb D/A Gm
So to all the ones, I'll always love but faded out of view
D A D
Until we meet again, this one's for you
[Chorus]
D D/C#
Well, it's sad but sometimes it's true
G Gm
That your friends become the people you knew
D A
Once upon a time, that you left behind
D
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[Bridge]
D D/C#
Ain't it sad, the things that you'll miss
G Gm
When you're gone and the world it still spins
D
'Cause you're not here to stay
A
So just be here today
D C
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[Outro]
G Gm
But after all this time, you're still a friend of mine
Bm Bb D/A Gm D
Old navy blue, mmm
How to play Old Navy Blue
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.