Old Soul
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CAPO 4
INTRO: G
VERSE:
G B7
She's a little more than a child herself
Em C G
Than the children of her own
G B7
All her living's done for someone else
Em C G
The only life she's ever known
C G
All the dreams and desires that she had
A7 Cm
She had to put 'em all on hold
G Em A7 Cm G
While another young heart became an old soul
VERSE:
G B7
River of life keeps rushing by
Em C G
She just rolls with the flow
G B7
She's seen it all through world weary eyes
Em C G
She takes it like it comes and goes
C G
She's forgotten more about life and love
A7 Cm
Than most will ever know
G Em A7 Cm G TACIT F
While another young heart became an old soul
CHORUS:
C G B7 Em
Laugh too little and you cry too much
C G A7 Bm
Way too long without that gentle touch
C G B7 Em Bb
Weight of the world resting down in your bones
C G Cm G
Pretty soon you've got an old soul
Cm G Cm G
Old soul, old soul
BREAK: G B7 Em C G 2x TACIT F
CHORUS:
C G B7 Em
Laugh too little and you cry too much
C G A7 Bm
Way too long without that gentle touch
C G B7 Em Bb
Weight of the world resting down in your bones
C G Cm G
Pretty soon you've got an old soul
Em A7 Cm G
Pretty soon you've got an old soul
Cm G Cm G
Old soul, old soul
OUTRO: G B7 Em C G 5x
How to play Old Soul
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.