When I Was Younger
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Intro: Am
[Verso 1]
C Am
I went out there searching for the end of the road that I was on
C Am
But instead I just kept drifting from the path that I naively set out on
F C Am
I was wandering slowly wandering slowly from where I was
C Am
There was no help to be found in the times that I was in
C Am
There was a time or two that I could have called it the end
F C
I was hanging on still hanging on still where I lie
F Am
I was wandering slowly wandering slowly towards the sky
[Refrão]
G F C
When I was younger I was up beside there
G Am
He said to me son don't ever call my name
F C
When the time comes I hope I can find you
G Am
I wish to remind you when I'm home again
F C Am
It'll be the last time I ever see you again
[Verso 2]
C Am
Still pressing onwards I found a gentle hole where I could rest
C Am
Finding shelter there I put my whits and my temptations to the test
F C
There's not a soul here not a soul here like the rest
F Am
I could call it home here call it home here and be blessed
[Refrão]
G F C
When I was younger I was up beside there
G Am
He said to me son don't ever call my name
F C
When the time comes I hope I can find you
G Am
I wish to remind you when I'm home again
D F C Am
It'll be the last time I ever see you again
[Ponte]
Am F C G Am
My thoughts were drifting down the road
Am F C G Am
Where my mind lay wasn't told
F C G D
But still I'll remain 'till I'm old
F D G
Because in the end I'm my own best friend
[Refrão]
Am
F C
When I was younger I was up beside there
G Am
He said to me son don't ever call my name
F C
When the time comes I hope I can find you
G Am
I wish to remind you when I'm home again
D F C Am
It'll be the last time I ever see you again
D F C Am
It'll be the last time I ever see you again
Outro:
F C G Am
F C G Am
F C G Am
D F C Am
It'll be the last time I ever see you again
How to play When I Was Younger
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.