When I Grow Up (acoustic)
View chords used in this chart
Half Step Down EbAbDbGbBbeb
Intro: A F#m E D A (x2)
verse 1:
A F#m E D
Cut my tongue out, I've been caught out like a giant juggernaut
A F#m E D
Happy hours, golden showers, on a cruise to freak you out
A F#m E D
We could fly out, helicopter, nothing left to talk about
A F#m E D
Entertain you, celebrate you, I'll be back to frame you
Chorus 1:
D F#m
When I grow up I'll be stable
D E
When I grow up I'll turn the tables
verse 2:
A F#m E D
Trying hard to fit among you floating out to wonderland
A F#m E D
Unprotected, god I'm pregnant, damn the consequences
Chorus 2:
D F#m
When I grow up I'll be stable
D E
When I grow up I'll turn the tables
Break:
A F#m E D A (x2)
verse 3:
A F#m E D
Blood and blisters on my fingers chaos rules when we're apart
A F#m E D
Watch my temper, I go mental, I'll try to be gentle
Chorus 3:
D F#m
When I grow up I'll be stable
D E
When I grow up I'll turn the tables
Chorus 4:
D
When I grow up...
F#m
When I grow up...
G
When I grow up...
E
I'll turn the tables
Break 2 with lyrics:
A F#m E D A
Don't take offense better make amends rip it all to shreds and let it go
A F#m E D A
Don't take offense better make amends rip it all to shreds and let it go
Break 3/Outro:
A F#m E D A (x8)
(end)
How to play When I Grow Up (acoustic)
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 A. 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.