One And Twenty
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Intro: E Emaj7 E Emaj7 F#m A B7
E Emaj7 E Emaj7 F#m A B7
Verso 1
E Emaj7
When I was one and twenty
E Emaj7
I heard a wise man say
F#m
Give crowns and pounds and pennies
A B7
But not your heart away
E Emaj7
Give pearls away and rubies
E Emaj7
But keep your fancy free
F#m
I was one and twenty
A B7
No use to talk to me
[Refrão]
A B
I won't try
G#m C#m
To ask you why
F#m
Tell me its okay
B7
Everything's the same
Verso 2
E Emaj7
On a sunday evening
E Emaj7
My love and I were lying
F#m
See the coloured city
A B7
And look up at the sky
E Emaj7 E Emaj7
Looking for the stars that we could never find
F#m
On a sunday evening
A B7
My love and I entwined
[Refrão]
A B
I won't try
G#m C#m
To ask you why
F#m
Tell me its okay
B7
That everything's the same
( E Emaj7 E Emaj7 F#m A B7 )
( E Emaj7 E Emaj7 F#m A B7 )
( E Emaj7 E Emaj7 F#m A B7 )
( E Emaj7 E Emaj7 F#m A B7 )
[Refrão]
A B
I won't try
G#m C#m
To ask you why
F#m
Tell me its okay
B7
Everything's the same
How to play One And Twenty
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.