When You Were Sweet Sixteen
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G D Em G C G Am D G D
G D Em G C Bm Am C D G D
verse 1
G Em G C Bm Am C
When first I saw the love light in your eyes
D G D
I thought the world held not the joy for me
G Em G C G Am C
And even though we've drifted far apart
Am Am7 D D/C D/B D
I never dreamed but what I dreamed of thee
[Refrão]
G D Em G C Bm Am G
I love you as I've never loved before
D G D
Since first I saw you on the village green
G D Em G C G Am C
Come to me in my dreams of love adored
G Bm Em
I loved you as I loved you
Bm
when you were sweet
Am D G
When you were sweet sixteen
G D Em G C G Am D G D G D Em G C G C
D G D
[Refrão]
G D Em G C G Am C
I love you as I've never loved before
D G D
Since first I saw you on the village green
G D Em G C Bm Am C
Come to me in my dreams of love adored
G Bm Em
I loved you as I loved you
Bm
when you were sweet
Am D G D
When you were sweet sixteen
Outro
G D Em G C G Am G D G D
G D Em G C Bm Am C D G
How to play When You Were Sweet Sixteen
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 G. 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.