When I'm Older
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verse 1
C Em
Its nice They say to be the best one
Am F
They teach you not to rest on one, I have to, say
C Em
And I find your ways, Its cool to have those days
Am F
where you do nothing, will you do nothing,
F
oh no no-
Chorus
C5, C5, C5,
C5 A
Cause when I'm older, you'll wanna be me someday
C5 A
And I don't care to know, Why all of them have to say
C5 A
Cause when you do good, they always wanna get paid,
C5 A C5
I don't care to know, why all of them have their ways,
C5
ways, ways, ways, ways
How to play When I'm Older
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.