Young Man
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Intro
C G C
[Verso 1]
C F
I had no words for you that Saturday
C F
As we both watched our entire worlds change
C F
Your hero fell just as you cAme of age
C F
And I had no words but now I know what to say
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
You're of me, not mine
Am
Walk your own crooked line
Am C
I promise you'll be fine
C Am
Take the best parts of him
Am F
As your own life begins
C
Leave the bad news behind you
[Refrão]
F G
Young man
C F G
Take a good look at my life and
C F G
Try to understand I've done my best
C C/B
The best I known how to
Am G#
And my blues aren't your blues
C
It's up to you
Instrumental
C F G C F
[Verso 2]
C F
After this storm there's nothing you can't navigate
C F
Point to the truth, you'll see it's the only way
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
You're of me, not mine
Am
Perfect in my eyes
Am C
You're gonna be alright
C Am
Take the best parts of him
Am F
As your own life begins
C
Leave the bad news behind
[Refrão]
F G
Young man
C F G
Take a good look at my life and
C F G
Try to understand I've done my best
C C/B
The best I known how to
Am G#
And my blues aren't your blues
C Am
It's up to you
G C
It's up to you
Instrumental
G Am F G
[Refrão]
F G
Young man
C F G
Take a good look at my life and
C F G
Try to understand I've done my best
C C/B
The best I known how to
Am G#
And my blues aren't your blues
G F
You'll walk in your own shoes
C
It's up to you
How to play Young Man
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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.