When You Were Sweet Sixteen
View chords used in this chart
E7 A E7 A A9 A D F#7 B7
I love you as I nev - er loved be - fore
E7 D9 E7 Cdim A Edim E7
Since first I met you on the vill - age green.
E7 A E7 A A9 A D F#7 B7
Come to me, ere my dream of love is o'er
D9 Cdim Bm7/5- D9 A
I love you as I loved you
A D9 E7 A
When you were sweet
A E7 D9 E7 Cdim A
When you were sweet six - teen.
How to play When You Were Sweet Sixteen
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.