Salad Days
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No Capo
Em G Em G
As I'm getting older, chip up on my shoulder
Em G D G
Rolling through life, to roll over and die
Scat Singing
Em - G - Em - G - Em - G - D - G
Em G Em G
Missing hippy Jon, salad days are gone
Em G D G
Remembering things just to tell 'em so long
Scat Singing
Em - G - Em - G - Em - G - D - G
G Em Am D G
Oh, mama, actin like my lifes already over
G Em Am D G
Oh dear, act your age and try another year
Em G Em G
Always feeling tired, smiling when required
Em G D G
Write another year off and kindly resign
Scat Singing
Em - G - Em - G - Em - G - D - G
Em G Em G
Salad days are gone, missing hippy Jon
Em G D G
Remembering things just to tell 'em so long
Scat Singing
Em - G - Em - G - Em - G - D - G
G Em Am D G
Oh, mama, actin like my lifes already over
G Em Am D G
Oh dear, act your age and try another year
G Em Am D G
Oh, mama, actin like my lifes already over
G Em Am D G
Oh dear, act your age and try another year
How to play Salad Days
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.