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The Older I Get original guitar chords by
Alan Jackson
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2017•Country•1.7K views•
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
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The older I get
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The more I think
A
A

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You only get a minute,

better live while you're in it
D
D

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'Cause it's gone in a blink

And the older I get
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The truer it is
A
A

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It's the people you love,

not the money and stuff
D
D

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That makes you rich
Chorus 1
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And if they found a fountain of youth
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A

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I wouldn't drink a drop and that's the truth
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Funny how it feels
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I'm just getting to my best years yet
Verse 2
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The older I get
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G

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The fewer friends I have
A
A

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But you don't need a lot

when the ones that you got
D
D

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Have always got your back

And the older I get
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The better I am
A
A

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At knowing when to give
D
D

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And when to just not give a damn
Chorus 2
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And if they found a fountain of youth
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D

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I wouldn't drink a drop and that's the truth
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Funny how it feels
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I'm just getting to my best years yet
Interlude 1
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The older I get
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Bridge 1
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And I don't mind all the lines
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From all the times I've laughed and cried
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Souvenirs and little signs of the life I've lived
Verse 3
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The older I get
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The longer I pray
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I don't know why, I guess that I've
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Got more to say

And the older I get
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The more thankful I feel
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For the life I've had and all the life I'm living still
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Older I Get by Alan Jackson is D major.

The primary chords used in The Older I Get are D, G, A.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of The Older I Get is approximately 56 beats per minute.

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