When I Was a Kid chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

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Key: B major•

Intro 1

B

B

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Verse 1

B

B

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When I was a kid

I finished what I did

And I went upstairs in my

A#

A#

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dressing gown

Verse 2

B

B

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So I was a kid everyone is that

I went up and I made damn sure

A#

A#

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I never came down

Verse 3

F

F

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Ain't it strange how people

get older

F#

F#

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They wear you on their head

And they print you on their shoulder

And never believe

B

B

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F#

F#

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I'll be more than free

Interlude 1

At least evolve for me

E

E

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B

B

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Verse 4

B

B

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F#

F#

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B

B

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When I was a kid

F#

F#

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B

B

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I wore a broad brim

A#

A#

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And sat on him

B

B

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His toothpaste major is no one oak level

People who traced your new ply

A#

A#

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F

F

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devil and aging bee

Verse 5

F

F

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I swear I could murder that guy

F#

F#

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Though I always smile at

E

E

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him when he comes by

F#

F#

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B

B

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He turned me into a businessman

F#

F#

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He turned me into a businessman

E

E

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F#

F#

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E

E

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He turned me into a

B

B

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F#

F#

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businessman

E

E

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F#

F#

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He turned me

Interlude 2

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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B

B

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Verse 6

B

B

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When I was a kid

A#

A#

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I drew blank mushrooms

Sat in ballrooms

B

B

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Took it on

Verse 7

B

B

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Then I knew I did

A#

A#

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F

F

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Have the lot when I'd

F#

F#

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got what I was given

E

E

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F#

F#

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B

B

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A#

A#

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I just took it an_ d

Gm

Gm

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F#

F#

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I just couldn't form

Verse 8

F#

F#

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E

E

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Some people get bigger

Some just get dead

F#

F#

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E

E

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When their figures are bled

F#

F#

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'Cause their heads are

E

E

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Stoven right in by the waste

F#

F#

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E

E

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of the time

F#

F#

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E

E

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They've been living in

F#

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E

E

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their hats so blindly

Outro 1

Time

E

E

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F#

F#

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Chords

B
A#
F
F#
E
Gm

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of When I Was a Kid?

The original key of When I Was a Kid by Robyn Hitchcock is B major.

What are the main chords for When I Was a Kid?

The primary chords used in When I Was a Kid are B, A#, F, F#, E, Gm.

Do I need a capo to play When I Was a Kid?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is When I Was a Kid beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, A#, F, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of When I Was a Kid?

The tempo of When I Was a Kid is approximately 115 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for When I Was a Kid?

You can easily change the key of When I Was a Kid 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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