When Silver Threads Are Gold
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Intro
C F G C
[Verso 1]
C C7 F
Darlin’, we are growing old
C G
And show the silver in our hair
C C7 F
Since time has stolen all the gold
G C
That made your youthful tresses fair
G C
But years can never steal away
G C
A look that never can grow old
C C7 F
What care we for tresses gray
G C
Since love will always keep its gold
[Refrão]
C C7 F
Love, I’ll tell you with a kiss
C G
If Heaven gives back the youth we miss
C C7 F
Your face will be no fairer then
G C
When silver threads are gold again
Instrumental
C F C G
C F C G C
[Verso 2]
C C7 F
Darlin’, I can read today
C G
The question in your thoughtful eyes
C C7 F
You wonder if I wish for May
G C
Beneath the frosty autumn skies
G C
Love of mine, be sure of this
G C
For me, no face could be so fair
C C7 F
Than this one that I stoop to kiss
G C
Beneath its crown of silver hair
Instrumental
C F C G
C F C G C
[Verso 3]
C C7 F
Darlin’, with your hand in mine
C G
We’ll journey all life’s pathway through
C C7 F
With happy tears your dear eyes shine
G C
Like deep blue blossoms in the dew
G C
The sorrow of the passing years
G C
Have made us love each other more
C C7 F
And every day that disappears
G C
I count you dearer than before
Outro
C C7 F
Love, I’ll tell you with a kiss
C G
If Heaven gives back the youth we miss
C C7 F
Your face will be no fairer then
G C
When silver threads are gold again
C C7 F
Your face will be no fairer then
G C F C
When silver threads are gold again
How to play When Silver Threads Are Gold
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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.