The Golden Age (acoustic)
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Verse
G Bm
This is the golden age
C
It's hard to imagine
A
With the way I feel today
G D C
That this is the golden age
D G
The golden age
Bm
Somewhere I failed
G
Somewhere I lost you
Bm
In a black crowd of crows
C
And shiny things
D
I can't remember
[Refrão]
G D C D
This is the golden age
G D C
This is the golden age
Interlude
G Bm C A
G D C
D G
The golden age
Verse
Bm
It seems like I'm high
G
But baby I'm crawling
Bm
In the unbearable days
C
I threw away
D
But I should have savored
G
The flaxen light
Bm
Off of the dying wheat
C
Your rye whiskey mouth
A
And your dandelion teeth
[Refrão]
G D C D
This is the golden age
G D C D
This is the golden age
G D C D
This is the golden age
How to play The Golden Age (acoustic)
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 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.