Sweet 16
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Intro: G D G D G D C B A G
Verse 1:
G Bm Am D
Bring me back to an hour ago
G Bm Am D
Time stands still as the years go by
G Bm Am D G
Brown eyed girl that's throwing down a bottle of Old English
Bm Am D
Back in the warehouse
Pre-chorus:
C G Bm Em
Old days are fine but are left so far behind
C D G C G
From California to Jane Street
C G Bm C D
Kids alright, alright as they'll ever be
[Refrão]
C D
'Cause you will always be my
C D
Well you will always by my
C D (start intro here)
You will always be my sweet sixteen
Verse 2:
G Bm Am D
Sleep on the floor on cardboard
G Bm Am D
Stab out my heart like a dart board
G Bm Am D G
Browned skinned girl I had a dream about a long, long time now
Bm Am D
From the midwest to the beach
Pre-chorus:
C G Bm Em
Old days are fine but are left so far behind
C D G C G
From California to Jane Street
C G Bm C D
Kids alright, alright as they'll ever be
[Refrão]
C D
'Cause you will always be my
C D
Well you will always by my
C D (start intro here)
You will always be my sweet sixteen
Solo:
Pre-chorus:
C G Bm Em
Old days are fine but are left so far behind
C D G C G
From California to Jane Street
C G Bm C D
Kids alright, alright as they'll ever be
[Refrão]
C D
'Cause you will always be my
C D
Well you will always by my
C D (start intro here)
You will always be my sweet sixteen
End on: G
How to play Sweet 16
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.