Oldy But A Goody
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[Verso 1]
Am C
They say I'm an old soul
Em G
trapped beneath the rubble
Am C
Trying to dig up within
Em G
To get myself out of this
[Pré-Refrão]
Am C
My birthday's coming up I'm pushing 17
Em G
They say I'm an oldy but a goody
Am C
Just as happy as I could be
Em G
Fireworks are blowing up in the sky
[Refrão]
Am C
You know I'm the one, to hold on with care
Em G
Wipe your hair out of your face when it's blowing with grace
Am C
I'm not a religious man don't claim that I am
Em G
Just wanna say it'll all be okay
[Verso 2]
Am C
But I'm scared what's over there
Em G
on the other side they say there's a sheet of white
Am C
That all my family and friends that I love till the end
Em G
That are waiting for me to come up and see
[Pré-Refrão]
Am C
My birthday's coming up I'm pushing 17
Em G
They say I'm an oldy but a goody
Am C
Just as happy as I could be
Em G
Fireworks are blowing up in the sky
[Refrão]
Am C
You know I'm the one, to hold on with care
Em G
Wipe your hair out of your face when it's blowing with grace
Am C
I'm not a religious man don't claim that I am
Em G
Just wanna say it'll all be okay
[Verso 3]
Am C
I think I'm in love with the girl of my dreams
Em G
I'm as happy as could be
Am C
Just can't wait to see what the future holds for me
Em G
'Cause on New Year's it'll be a new year
[Pré-Refrão]
Am C
My birthday's coming up I'm pushing 17
Em G
They say I'm an oldy but a goody
Am C
Just as happy as I could be
Em G
Fireworks are blowing up in the sky
[Refrão]
Am C
You know I'm the one, to hold on with care
Em G
Wipe your hair out of your face when it's blowing with grace
Am C
I'm not a religious man don't claim that I am
Em G
Just wanna say it'll all be okay
[Verso 4]
Am C
When I go back home from across the pond
Em G
Will this place be here when I'm gone
Am C
Or a distant memory of where I used to be
Em G
Just wanna say it'll all be okay
Am C
Back home where we all belong
Em G
But home is back across the pond
Outro
Am C
And as the night fades into day
Em G
I'll find my way come what may
Am C
Holding on to love and dreams
Em G
Everything's okay it seems
How to play Oldy But A Goody
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.