The Golden Age
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Intro: D Gm D (2x)
D Gm D
Walking through the fields of gold
D Gm D
In the distance, bombs can fall
Bm G
Boy we're running free
D A
Facing light in the flow
Bm G
And in the cherry trees
D A
We're hiding from the world
C (2/4) Bm
But the golden age is over
C (2/4) Bm
But the golden age is over
D Gm D
Boy, we're dancing through the snow
D Gm D
Waters freeze, the wind blows
Bm G
Did you ever feel
D A
We're falling as we grow
Bm G
No I would not believe
D A
The light could ever go
C (2/4) Bm
But the golden age is over
C (2/4) Bm
But the golden age is over
Bridge: Bm C#dim C#dim/F# C#dim/E C#dim (4x)
Bm A7
Listen, I can hear the call
Bm A7
As I'm walking through the door
Bm G
Did you ever dream we'd miss
D A
The morning in the sun
Bm G
The playground on the streets
D A
The bliss of slumberland
Bm G
Boy, we are family
D A
No matter what they say
Bm G
But boys are made to flee
D A
And run away one day
Bm G D A (6x)
C (2/4) Bm
When the golden age is over
C (2/4) Bm
Oh the golden age is over
C (2/4) Bm
But the golden age is over
C (2/4) Bm
The golden age is over
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 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.