Once And Never Again
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G Bm C D
C D G
G G
G B C D x4
19, you’re only 19 for God’s sake
Oh, you don’t need a boyfriend
19, you’re only 19 for God’s sake
Oh, you don’t need a boyfriend
G B C D x4
Look what he’s made you do to your arm again
He said he’d come but he’s gone out with his friends
I know how it feels to be your age and feel the world is caving in
G Bm C D C D C D
G Bm C D C D G
Another drama by the kitchen sink tonight
You said you’d cut yourself whilst washing up the knives
Another week of school won’t do you any good
And I know how it feels to be your age
G B C D x4
19, you’re only 19 for God’s sake
Oh, you don’t need a boyfriend
19, you’re only 19 for God’s sake
Oh, you don’t need a boyfriend
G B C D x4
Come out with me and find out what you really want
Come out with me you only have to do it once
‘Cause I know how it feels to be your age, you only have to do it once
And never again
G Bm C D C D C D
G Bm C D C D G
G G
Another drama by the kitchen sink tonight
You said you’d cut yourself whilst washing up the knives
Another week of school won’t do you any good
And I know how it feels to be your age
G Muted over
You know I’m not so young
I spend an hour getting ready every day
And still I end up looking more or less the same
G B C D x4
G Bm C D
But I could show you
A thing or two
G B C D x4
Oh I could show you the ropes
Yes I could show you the ropes
And I’ll cut my hair for you
‘Cause I know how it feels
G B C D x3
C D C D
C D G
I know how it feels to be your age
I know how it feels to be your age
Oh how I’d love to feel a girl your age
Your age, once and never again
How to play Once And Never Again
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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.