Older
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Intro:
F N.C. C N.C. Dm N.C. Am N.C.
I used to have a devil on my shoulder
F N.C. C N.C. G N.C.
now I am left with an angel of clay
F N.C. C N.C. Dm N.C. Am N.C.
the truth is that my desires got colder
F N.C. C N.C. G N.C.
‘cuz I am getting older
Interlude:
Am Dm E7 Am
[Verso 1]
Am
I am waiting on a word from above
Am
‘bout where my feet should step
Dm E7
Where my heart should look for love
Am
and I can’t wait long
Am
I am looking for a sign to show me
Am
got my bags all packed
Dm E7
I got one foot out the door
Am
And I can’t wait long
[Refrão]
F C Dm Am
I used to have a devil on my shoulder
F C G
now I am left with an angel of clay
F C Dm Am
the truth is that my desires got colder
F C G
‘cuz I am getting older
[Verso 2]
Am
I want somebody who will know my name
Am
Know where I’m going
Dm E7
know the places I have been
Am
‘Cuz I been up and down
Am
I am looking for something to own
Am
For a place to belong
Dm E7
for a house I can call my home
Am
‘Cuz I’ve been up and down
[Refrão]
F C Dm Am
I used to have a devil on my shoulder
F C G
now I am left with an angel of clay
F C Dm Am
the truth is that my desires got colder
F C G
‘cuz I am getting older
F C G
I am getting older
[Pós-Refrão]
Dm Am G
Oooooooo older
Dm Am G
Oh-oh-oh
Dm Am G
Oooooooo older
F G
Oh-oh
[Refrão]
F N.C. C N.C. Dm N.C. Am N.C.
I used to have a devil on my shoulder
F N.C. C N.C. G N.C.
now I am left with an angel of clay
F C Dm Am
the truth is that my desires got colder
F C G
‘cuz I am getting older
F C G
I am getting older
F C G
Oh I am getting older Oooo
Outro:
Am
I am waiting on a word from above
Am
‘bout where my feet should step
Dm E7
where my heart should look for love
Am
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 F. 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.