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When I Was Young chords by
Brandon Heath
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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When I was young
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I rode my big wheel
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Down a big hill
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No helmet on
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When I was young
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A

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I found a baby bird
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With no mother
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I took it in
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When I was young
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Verse 2
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When I was young
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A

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Thought I could breakdance
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In my parachute pants
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I was so cool
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When I was young
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A

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I had no money
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Never went hungry
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Thank you, mom
Verse 3
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As we go through the years
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Somehow those little fears
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Grow into something else
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Our older wiser selves
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So now I play it safe
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Oh, me of little faith
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D

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Could learn a thing or two
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From who I used to be
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When I was young
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Verse 4

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When I was young
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I had no regrets
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No big secrets
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Except for one
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I liked a girl
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I never told her
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She was older and popular
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Verse 5
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As we go through the years
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Somehow those little fears
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Grow into something else
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Our complicated selves
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So now I play it safe
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Oh, me of little faith
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Could learn a thing or two
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From who I used to be
Verse 6
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When I was young
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Each night I'd say my prayers
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And He was there
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I slept so well
Verse 7
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When I was young
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When I was young
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When I was young
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When I was young

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of When I Was Young by Brandon Heath is E major.

The primary chords used in When I Was Young are E, B, A, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

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

The tempo of When I Was Young is approximately 100 beats per minute.

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