Silver Threads Among The Gold
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Intro: D G E
G D7 G
Darlin' I am growin' older mmm
D7 G
Silver threads among the gold
G D7 G
Shine upon my brow today mmm
D7 G
Life is fading fast away
D7 G
But my darlin' you will be as you will be
A7 D7
Always young and fair to me
G D7 G
Yes my darlin' you will be
D7 G
Always young and fair to me
G D7 G
When your hair is silver white
D7 G
And your cheeks' no longer bright
G D7 G
With the roses of the May mmm
D7 G
I will kiss your lips and say
D7 G
Oh! My darling, mine alone, alone
A7 D7
You have never older grown
G D7 G
Yes, my darling, mine alone
D7 G
You have never older grown
--- Instrumental ---
A E7 A
Love can never more grow old
E7 A
Locks may lose their brown and gold
A E7 A
Cheeks may fade and hollow grow
E7 A
But the hearts that love will know.
E7 A
That, my darling, you will be, will be
B7 E7
Always young and fair to me
A E7 A
Yes, my darling, you will be
E7 A
Always young and fair to me.
E7 A
Always young and fair to me...
How to play Silver Threads Among The Gold
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.