Older
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E A
I wish that I was older
E
old enough to be yours
A
Hmmm...
E A
And I wish that I was wiser
E
Wise enough to be strong-minded
A
To keep up with the words you say,
B
it makes me feel so young
A
ooooh
E
And I don't know where this is going
B
I just been hoping
A E
And I can see by your smile that you're glowing
B
Inside out
A E
Let's not pretend like it's not what it is
B
when I just started to realize
A
That I love you
C#m B E
Oooh
E A
And I wish that we were strangers
E
Strange enough to go unnoticed
A
from this crowd
E A
And I wish that we were closer
E
Close enough for me to hold you
A B
When you're alone and nights become to long to bare
A E
And I don't know where this is going
B
I just been hoping
A E
And I can see by your smile that you're glowing
B
Inside out
A E
Let's not pretend like it's not what it is
B
when I just started to realize
A
That I love you
C#m B E
Oooh
E A B C#m
C#m A E B-A
You hold your head up high though it's hard to... Oooh
C#m A E B-A
I can't keep back I know I just want you... Oooh
E
And I don't know where this is going
B
I just been hoping
A E
And I can see by your smile that you're glowing
B
Inside out
A E
Let's not pretend like it's not what it is
B
when I just started to realize
A
That I love you
C#m B E
Oooh
How to play Older
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.