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Key: G major•
Intro 1
D
D

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G
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Em
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C
C

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Verse 1
D
D

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Oh, we're only young once,
B
B
2

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C
C

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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we must make the most out of it
G
G

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Em
Em

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Let's fall in love,
Am
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D
D

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G

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D
D

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cause our younger hearts would love it
G
G

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Am
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C
C

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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Because when we get out of our teeth,
D
D

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Baug
Baug

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Em
Em

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no, the thrill won't be the same
A
A

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D
D

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So now's the time to let you delight the flame,
Am
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baby
D
D

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Let me tell you now we're
G
G

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only young once,
Baug
Baug

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B
B
2

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C
C

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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we must take advantage of it
G
G

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Em
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Now let's put love first
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D
D

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G
G

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and nothing else above it
Am
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G

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C
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And while those ring -a
C#dim
C#dim
4

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-ding bells are ringing
G
G

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Em
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We might as well have our way
A
A

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Yes, we're only young ones
D
D

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G
G

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Am
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C
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and young love is a thing
C#dim
C#dim
4

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D
D

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Baug
Baug

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Em
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A
A

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D
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Am
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Oh, because when we
C#dim
C#dim
4

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get out of our team,
G
G

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Em
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no, the thrill won't be the same
A
A

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D
D

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So now's the time to let people light the flame,
Am
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baby
D
D

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Hey baby let me tell you now
G
G

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we're only young ones
B
B
2

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C
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who must take advantage of it
C#dim
C#dim
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D
D

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Em
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So let's put love first
Am
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D
D

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G
G

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G

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and nothing else above it
Am
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C
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C#dim
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And while the ring -a -ding bells are ringing
G
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Baug
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we might as well have a play
Em
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A
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And so, we're only young ones,
D
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G
G

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and young love is the thing
Em
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A
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Oh, we're only young ones,
D
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G

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and young love is the thing
Em
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A
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Baby, we're only young ones,
D
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and it's the thing

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • C

  • B

    2

  • C#dim

    4

  • Am

  • Baug

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Only Young Once by Otis Williams is G major.

The primary chords used in Only Young Once are D, G, Em, C, B, Dbdim.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, Em, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Only Young Once is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Only Young Once using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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