When I Grow Up
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[Intro: ]Dm, Bb, F, C
Dm Bb F
When I grow up, I want to be a forester
C Dm
Run through the moss on high heels
Bb F
That’s what I'll do, throwing out boomerang
C Dm
Waiting for it to come back to me
Bb, F, C
Dm Bb F
When I grow up, I want to live near the sea
C Dm
Crab claws and bottles of rum
Bb F
That’s what i’ll have, staring at the seashell
C Dm Bb F C
Waiting for it to embrace me, oh ohhh ooh oh
Dm Bb
I put my soul in what I do
F
Last night I drew a funny man
C Dm
with dark eyes and a hanging tongue
Bb F
It goes way bad, I never liked a sad look
C Dm Bb F C
From someone who wants to be loved by you, oooh oooh oohh
Dm Bb
I’m very good with plants
F
When my friends are away
C Dm
they let me keep the soil moist
Bb
On the seventh day I rest
F
for a minute or two
C Dm Bb F C Dm Bb F C
then back on my feet to call for you oooh ooh oooh, oooh ooh ooh ooh
Dm Bb F C
ooh ooh ooh
Dm Bb
You’ve got cucumbers on your eyes
F
Too much time spent on nothing
C Dm
waiting for a moment to arise
Bb F
The face in the ceiling and arms too long
C Dm Bb F C Dm
I'm waiting for him to catch me oooh oooh oooh oooh
How to play When I Grow Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.