You Have To Outgrow Rock'n Roll
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Intro: E A E A
E Fm D E A
A
Get what you can and run away
E
Time's running out, you won't escape
Fm
You don't wanna be that kind of fool
D E
The guy who will never act his age
A
It's not that you have a choice to make
E
You can't afford another day
Fm
Those little things you left undone
D E
Painted your hair with shades of grey
A
Why don't you settle down
Fm
Go raise a family
B
Then maybe you'll find out
G E
What's left of life to live
A
Why don't you find a girl
Fm
Go for a pair of kids
B
You want a new guitar
G E
You'd better rest your fists
Fm
So it's time when it's time
B
Then it's time to get old
D
Gotta choose it, do it right
E
Or be out of control
Fm D
You're part of the landscape now
D E A Fm
You have to outgrow rock'n roll
D E A
You have to outgrow rock'n roll
Solo: A E Fm D E
A
I guess now you get what this is all about
E
You should be ashamed without a doubt
Fm
Go buy yourself some real shoes
D E
No more loud amps, no screams, no shouts
Why don't you settle down
How to play You Have To Outgrow Rock'n Roll
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 E. 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.