Youth
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verse 1
F Dm Am
Boy, when I left you you were young
G F
I was gone, but not my love
Dm Am
You were clearly meant for more
G F
Than a life lost in the war
Pre-Chorus
Dm
I want you to be happy
Am G
Free to run, get dizzy on caffeine
F Dm
Funny friends that make you laugh
Am G
And maybe you're just a little bit dappy
[Refrão]F
Fly
Dm Am
Feel your mother at your side
G
Don't you know you got my eyes?
F
I'll make you fly
Dm Am
You'll be happy all the time
G
I know you can make it right
verse 2
F Dm Am
Boy, now your life is back-to-front
G F
But you'll see that's not for long
Dm Am
Cause I know you'll feel the ghost
G F
Of some memories so warm
Pre-Chorus
Dm
Boy, I want you to be happy
Am G
Free to run, get dizzy on caffeine
F Dm
Funny friends that make you laugh
Am G
And maybe you're just a little bit dappy
[Refrão]F
Fly
Dm Am
Feel your mother at your side
G
Don't you know you got my eyes?
F
I'll make you fly
Dm Am
You'll be happy all the time
G
I know you can make it right
Pre-Chorus
F Dm
Boy, I want you to be happy
Am G
Free to run, get dizzy on caffeine
F Dm
Funny friends that make you laugh
Am G F N.C
And maybe you're just a little bit dappy
[Refrão]F
Fly
Dm Am
Feel your mother at your side
G
Don't you know you got my eyes?
F
I'll make you fly
Dm Am
You'll be happy all the time
G
I know you can make it right
Pre-Chorus
Dm
Boy, I want you to be happy
Am G
Free to run, get dizzy on caffeine
F Dm
Funny friends that make you laugh
Am G
And maybe you're just a little bit
How to play Youth
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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.