The Golden Age
View chords used in this chart
Standard Tuning EADGBe
Really really great song. Enjoy!
Intro: E F# A E
-then play this riff-
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E F# A E
e|--4-7---4--0------0-----------------0--|
B|-------------0--2--------0----------0--|
G|---------------------2--------2p1---1--|
D|------------------------------------2--|
A|---------------------0--0-----0-----2--|
E|--0---0---------2-------------------0--|
verse 1:
E F# A E F# A
Put your hands on the wheel Let the golden age begin
E F# A E F# A
Let the window down feel the moonlight on your skin
E F# A E F# A
Let the desert wind cool your aching head
E F# A E F# A
Let the weight of the world drift away instead
Chorus 1:
D A F#m A E F#m
Ohh These days I barely get by
A E F#m A E (riff)
I don't even try
verse 2:
E F# A E F# A
It's a treacherous road with a desolated view
E F# A E F# A
There's distant lights but here they're far and few
E F# A E F# A
And the sun don't shine even when its day
E F# A E F# A
You gotta drive all night just to feel like you're ok
Chorus 2:
D A F#m A E F#m
Ohh These days I barely get by
A E F#m A E (riff)
I don't even try
A E F#m A E (riff)
I don't even try
A E F#m A E (riff)
I don't even try
(fade out)
How to play The Golden Age
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 E. 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.