Older Guy
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Intro: G D G C
G D G D7
G D
I had a birthday, my oh my
G C
I turned into an older guy
G D G D
And older guy is what the girls will say
G D
(When they) try to tell their mom and dad
G C
That maybe it won't be so bad
G D G
At least he's got a job and isn't gray
D
Yet!
Em
It's right around the corner
A7
Yeah the time is sneaking up
Em D
It keeps on getting faster every year
G D
But I'll be happy as can be
G C
With pretty girls too young for me
G D G D
They talk and talk, but I can barely hear
G D
I have a girl of 25
G C
She hasn't even been alive
G D G D
As long as I've been playing this guitar
G D
She treats me like her little boy
G C
I must admit I do enjoy
G D G
Pretending that I'm younger than I are
D
And
Em A7
She wants to start a family, but in a year or so
Em D
I may not have the strength to raise a kid
G D
Cause if a child rides piggyback
G C
I think that you would hear a crack
G D G
And see me break in two just like a twig
Solo
G D
I had a birthday yesterday
G7 C
It came and went and now today
G D G D
It's time to get back to my normal life
G D
Where I forget how old am I
G C
And walk down to the junior high
G D G
To see if any girls will be my wife
D
No!
Em
I don't think it will happen
A7
And you probably think I'm wrong
Em D
For chasing younger girls in leather boots
G D
But I am harmless as can be
G7 C
I'll show you if you want to see
G D G D G
My gun will aim, but it no longer shoots
How to play Older Guy
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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.