Those Were The Days
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Intro
Dmaj7 Gm Dmaj7 F#m Gm Dmaj7 F#m Gm Dmaj7 G6 Dmaj7 G6
verse 1
Dmaj7 G6
Do you remember the way that it used to be?
Dmaj7
I waited for you
G6
You kept on searching with me
Dmaj7
Feeling free
G6
Wanting to see each other all of the time
Dmaj7
Those were the days
G6
Nothing to lose and nothing to find
Dmaj7 G6 (x2)
verse 2
Dmaj7 G6
I see how you're laughing with those you don't know as well
Dmaj7 G6
I hear you saying I'm the one but I wish I could tell
Dmaj7 G6
Funny how time can make you realize and make you realize
Dmaj7 G6
And then realize
verse 3
Dmaj7
But I'll take all of it
G6
Don't want to leave it behind
Dmaj7
I'll take all of it
G6
If it's only real in my mind
Dmaj7 G6
Real in my mind
Dmaj7 G6
Real in my mind
[Refrão] G
Will you ever
A
Will you ever know the same love that I've known?
G
Will you ever
A
Will you ever know the same love that I've known?
G
Will you ever
A
Will you ever know the same love that I've known?
G
Love you love you love you
A
Even if it's all on my own
G A
All on my own
G A
All on my own
Instrumental
F#m G A x6
Verse 5
Dmaj7 G6
Do you remember the way that it used to be?
Dmaj7
I waited for you
G6
You kept on searching with me
Dmaj7
Feeling free
G6
Wanting to see each other all of the time
Dmaj7
Those were the days
G6 Dmaj7
Nothing to lose and nothing to find
How to play Those Were The Days
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dmaj7. 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.