These Are The Good Ol Days
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Intro: D G
[Verso 1]
D
We were kicking back and drinking, talking smack and thinking
G D
How time flies, and wondering where it all goes
G
It seemed like just last week we heard that senior speech
G
About changing the world, but what did they know?
A Bm G
Then life kicked us around, but it couldn't keep us down
G
We learned the hard way and always found a way to have fun
A Bm
We never played by the rules
G
I think the glass is half full, and the best is yet to come
[Refrão]
D G
Right now, the night is young, the beer is cold
A G
The good Lord's painting that sunset gold
D G
We're still those back road boys chasing those red dirt girls
A G
We're still getting by, getting high, on top of the world
D
Still living like there's no tomorrow
G A G
We know that those tomorrows are gonna fade away
D G
So love them while you got them, live them up before you've left them
A
'Cause these are the days, these are the days
D G
Right now, these are the good old days
[Verso 2]
D
Now you can't make old friends, and good things come to an end
G
Babies grow up too fast, grandparents leave too soon
D
Take that trip, hug your mom, chase your dreams, make that call
G
You better ask you to dance when you've got the chance to
A Bm G
Somewhere way down the line when the silver starts to shine
G
These memories may become reruns like an old picture show
A Bm
No one can outrun their fate
G
No time to wait, so don't wait till the credits start to roll
[Refrão]
D G
Right now, the night is young, the beer is cold
A G
The good Lord's painting that sunset gold
D G
We're still those back road boys chasing those red dirt girls
A G
We're still getting by, getting high, on top of the world
D
Still living like there's no tomorrow
G A G
We know that those tomorrows are gonna fade away
D G
So love them while you got them, live them up before you've left them
A
'Cause these are the days, these are the days
D G
Right now, these are the good old day
[Ponte]
D/F# Em
Every moment better on, every minute while you're in it
D
Live it up, right down to your last breath
G D
I'm not afraid of dying, it's the fear of not living
Em A
That should scare us all half to death
Interlude:
A G
[Refrão]
D G
Right now, the night is young, the beer is cold
A G
The good Lord's painting that sunset gold
D G
We're still those back road boys chasing those red dirt girls
A G
We're still getting by, getting high, on top of the world
D
Still living like there's no tomorrow
G A G
We know that those tomorrows are gonna fade away
D G
So love them while you got them, live them up before you've left them
A
'Cause these are the days, these are the days
D G
Right now, these are the good old day
Outro:
D
Right now, these are the good old days
G D
Right here, right now, these are the good old days
How to play These Are The Good Ol Days
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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.