When Youre Older
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[Verse]
F
Remember, sixteen
Back when learnin' to drive
C G
Felt like the meaning of life to me
F
I miss how back then breaking up with a girl
C G
Felt like the end of the world, but we
[Pre-Chorus]
F
We heard it gets better
So, why'd it get worse?
C G
I practiced forever but need time to rehearse
F
Feels like I never, like I never learned
G G
How to live
[Chorus]
F
I used to run my mouth
Dad said you don't know
Am
What you're talking 'bout
G F
I didn't get it then, I still don't now
Am G
Guess they were lying when they told us
F
You'll understand when you get out the house
Am
Takes a little time to figure out yourself
G F
Try to believe it, but I have my doubts
Am G
Guess they were lying when they told us
You'll understand when you're older
[Verse]
F
I used to care more about
The clothes that I wore
C G
Then who I was supposed to be
F
Now a couple years later all
The neighbors think I'm crazy
C G
Cause I'm screaming off the balcony
[Pre-Chorus]
F
I heard it gets better
So, why'd it get worse?
C G
I practiced forever but need time to rehearse
F
Feels like I never, like I never learned
G G
How to live
[Chorus]
F
I used to run my mouth
Dad said you don't know
Am
What you're talking 'bout
G F
I didn't get it then, I still don't now
Am
Guess they were lying when they told us
G F
You'll understand when you get out the house
Am
Takes a little time to figure out yourself
G F
Try to believe it, but I have my doubts
Am
Guess they were lying when they told us
G
You'll understand when you're older
F F Am G
F F Am G
How to play When Youre Older
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.