Songs For Teenagers
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Intro: Em Dadd9 C Dadd9 Em Dadd9 C G (2x)
Verse 1:
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
Looking for drugs in all the wrong places,
Em Dadd9 C G
Wanted to be famous but ended up nameless.
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
Love is not the answer, I'm in love with this stuff.
Em Dadd9 C G
I spent every last dime in a stranger's trunk.
Pre-Chorus:
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
It's all right.
Em Dadd9 C G
It's okay.
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
I'm all right.
Em Dadd9 C G
I'll be okay.
Verse 2:
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
First time I felt like I was gonna die,
Em Dadd9 C G
But I've gotten pretty good at telling myself it's fine.
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
Anna talks me down and gives me sips of her beer,
Em Dadd9 C G
Head pounding reveille, how did I get here?
Pre-Chorus:
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
It's all right.
Em Dadd9 C G
I'll be okay.
[Refrão]
C Dadd9 Em G
Let it go, let it go all the way down
C Dadd9 Em
'Til there's nowhere left to fall.
C Dadd9 Em G
It's a shame, all the ways we build ourselves up
C Dadd9 G
Just to let each other down.
Intro: Em Dadd9 C Dadd9 Em Dadd9 C G
Verse 3:
Em Dadd9 Em Dadd9
Looking for drugs in all the wrong places,
Em Dadd9 C G
Felt a change coming but I couldn't face it.
Em Dadd9 Em Dadd9
I tried to keep my cool when I finally made it home,
Em Dadd9 C G
I had a blood shot excuse for every lie I told.
Pre-Chorus:
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
It's all right.
Em Dadd9 C G
It's okay.
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
It's all right.
Em Dadd9 C G
I'll be okay.
[Refrão]
C Dadd9 Em G
Let it go, let it go all the way down
C Dadd9 Em
'Til there's nowhere left to fall.
C Dadd9 Em G
It's a shame, all the ways we build ourselves up
C Dadd9 G
Just to let each other down.
Bridge:
D C
Last night is all a blur to me,
G Em
I don't remember anything,
D C G
But I vaguely recall being alone.
Intro: Em Dadd9 C Dadd9 Em Dadd9 C G
Pre-Chorus:
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
It's all right.
Em Dadd9 C G
I'll be okay.
Em Dadd9 C Dadd9
It's all right.
Em Dadd9 C G
I'll be okay.
[Refrão]
C Dadd9 Em G
Let it go, let it go all the way down
C Dadd9 Em
'Til there's nowhere left to fall.
C Dadd9 Em G
It's a shame, all the ways we build ourselves up
C Dadd9 G
Just to let each other down
C Dadd9 Em G
Let it go, let it go all the way down
C Dadd9 Em
'Til there's nowhere left to fall.
C Dadd9 Em G
It's a shame, all the ways we build ourselves up
C Dadd9 G
Just to let each other down
How to play Songs For Teenagers
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 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.