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Intro (0:00)
Cm Fm Bb Eb
C F B5 Cm
Bridge (0:22)
Cm Fm Cm Fm
Verse (0:33)
Cm Fm
Twenty-something good as new
Bb Eb
Expectations got a few
C
Find an issue get ahead
F
Got it sorted like you said
B5 Cm
You’re twenty-something: join the queue
Bridge (0:55)
Cm Fm Cm Fm
Verse (1:06)
Cm Fm
Twenty-something in the mix
Bb Eb
Always that ironic twist
C
Got a start-up good to go
F
When the money starts to flow
B5 Cm
Oh, Twenty-something, up to tricks
Bridge (1:27)
G Eb
That’s how you are or have to be
D C#
In a decadent city at a time of greed
G Cm
You can make believe that it’s all you need
Fm C
Sometimes it’s hard day to day
G Cm
To pay your way
Bridge (1:51)
Cm Fm Cm Fm
Verse (2:01)
Cm Fm
Twenty-something, quite a catch
Bb Eb
Think you'll ever meet your match?
C
You’ve always been somewhat choosy
F
But you’ll love her for the length of a good movie
B5
Oh, Twenty-something
Cm
Call her back
[Refrão]
G Eb
That’s how you are or have to be
D C#
In a decadent city at a time of greed
G Cm
You can make believe that it’s all you need
Fm C G Cm
Take your smartphone and make your way home on your own
Bridge (2:46)
Cm Fm Cm Fm
Verse (2:57)
Cm Fm
Twenty-something, hard to beat
Bb Eb
Check your reflection walking down the street
C
Thirty’s calling round the bend
F
Will your ideas ever trend?
B5 Cm
Oh, Twenty-something feel the heat
Bridge (3:18)
Cm Fm Cm Fm
Verse (3:31)
Cm Fm Bb Eb
C
Find an issue get ahead
F
Got it sorted like you said
B5 Cm
You’re twenty-something and so to bed
Outro (3:51)
G Eb
That’s how you are or have to be
D C#
In a decadent city at a time of greed
G Cm
You can make believe that it’s all you need
Fm C G Cm
Sometimes it’s hard day to day to pay your way
How to play Twenty
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 Cm. 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.