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I'VE USED C/G INSTEAD OF C,BUT YOU CAN USE C AS WELL.
G5 :3X0033
C/G:332010
 
INTRO:G5
 
VERSE 1:
G5
I WAS BORN ON THE DOWN OF A NEW SOCIETY,
D
AND I FEEL LUCKY THAT MY EYES COULD SEE
C/G
PEOPLE STANDING UP AND BEING
G5 Em
WHO THEY WANNA BE
D
PEOPLE MADE THE MUSIC
 
AND THE MUSIC MADE THEM FREE
 
VERSE 2:
G5
I WAS JUST A BABY THROUGH THE SUMMER OF LOVE THEY SAY
D
BUT IT STILL FEELS LIKE IT WAS TODAY
C/G
AND IF THE ROADS GETS ROUGH
G5 Em
I PICK UP MY GUITAR AND PLAY
D
IT'S ALWAYS BEEN RIGHT BY MY SIDE
 
TO HELP ME ON MY WAY
 
CHORUS:
C/G G5
I DON'T NEED TO WORRY 'BOUT TOMORROW
D
AIN'T ANTICIPATING WHAT'S TO COME
C/G
AND I DON'T NEED TO WORRY 'BOUT
G5 Em
THE THINGS I HAVE NOT DONE
D
LONG AS I GOT ROCK AND ROLL
G5
I'M FOREVER YOUNG
 
VERSE 3:
G5 D
WE CAN'T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND THIS WORLD,FARTHER ALONG WE'LL UNDERSTAND IT ALL
C/G G5 Em
THE 70'S LOOKED LIKE WE ALL,WERE HEADED FOR A FALL
D
THOSE WHO LISTENED HARD ENOUGH COULD HEAR THE SUMMER CALL
 
VERSE 4:
G5 D
I WAS GROWING UP THROUGH ALL OF THIS,MY FIRST BEER AND LOVE AND MY FIRST KISS
C/G G5 Em
YOU NEVER LEARN THE THINGS IN SCHOOL,YOU LEARN BY LIVING AND GOING THROUGH
D
YOU TAUGHT ME TO BE MYSELF HOW CAN I THANK YOU
 
CHORUS:
SOLO:
CHORUS X 2:
D G5
LONG AS I GOT ROCK AND ROLL I'M FOREVER YOUNG AIN'T IT THE TRUTH
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How to play #

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 C/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.

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