The Sixteens
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D Dsus4 D Dsus4 D /2 (D G G D)
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F#
1.Where were you in sixty-eight
G F#
In sixty-eight Julie was Johnnie's date
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F#
Two kids growin' together
G F#
Livin' each day as if time was slippin' away
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G
Oh, they were just sixteen
F#
And their love a teenage dream
G
They passed the time, they crossed the line
F# G
The line that ran between
A
Julie and Johnnie now you've made it
D G A D
Rf.But life goes on, you know it ain't easy
D G
You've just gotta be strong
A D
If you're one of the sixteens
D G A D
And life goes on, you know, you know it ain't easy
D G
You know you'll never go wrong
(A) D
'Cause you're all part of the sixteens
intro..
2.Suzie and Davey got to make the big time
Maybe they can put it all together
In a show that lasts forever
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Oh they would walk the strip at nights
And dream they saw their name in lights
On Desolation boulevard
They'll light the faded light
Suzie and Davey you can make it
Rf.But life goes on, you know it ain't easy
You've just gotta be strong
If you're one of the sixteens
And life goes on, you know, you know it ain't easy
You know you'll never go wrong
'Cause you're all part of the sixteens
Br.B D A E B D A F#
F#
So where were you in sixty-eight
G
When Bobby and Billy thought
F#
That sixty eight was out of date
They took the flowers from their hair
G
And tried to make us all aware
F#
Too bad, too late
G
So they lived from day to day
F#
And tried to do it all their way
G
But sixty-eight was sixty-eight
F#
No matter what they say
G A
Bobby and Billy maybe you'll make it one day...
Rf.But life goes on, you know it ain't easy
You've just gotta be strong
If you're one of the sixteens
And life goes on, you know, you know it ain't easy
You know you'll never go wrong
'Cause you're all
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And life goes on, you know, you know it ain't easy
You know you'll never go wrong
'Cause you're all part of the sixteens
How to play The Sixteens
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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.