Shes 21
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C F C
There was a wedding and church bells were ringing
F C G7
I was there and heard them say I do
C F C
I was proud to see him so happy
F C G7 C
But sheâ??s just 21 and my dad heâ??s fifty two
F C
Dadâ??s been so alone since mom has been gone
G7
And it hurts me to see him so blue
C F C
A man needs the love of a woman
F C G7 C
But sheâ??s just 21 and my dad heâ??s fifty two
F C
After the wedding and church bells stopped ringing
F C G7
I stayed and prayed that God would see them through
C F C
Iâ??m so afraid she might hurt him
F C G7 C
For sheâ??s just 21 and my dad heâ??s fifty two
F C
Dadâ??s been so alone since mom has been gone
G7
And it hurts me to see him so blue
C F C
A man needs the love of a woman
F C G7 C
But sheâ??s just 21 and my dad heâ??s fifty two
How to play Shes 21
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.