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I Was Young Once Too

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Was Young Once Too by Alabama in the key of A

Intro
A  E  A

Verse 1
He ARaced That Engine Down The Track

'Round The Tree On Christmas Day
I Was So AmEazed, My Dad Would Play With ATrains
I ASaw A Sparkle In His Eye

Then I Heard Him Say
Come On, Son, Let's PlaEy
I Was Young Once TAoo

Verse 2
He AWashed That Buick Faithfully

Lord, He Kept Her Clean
I Thought That MachEsus4ine    E​
Meant More To Him ThanA Me
AOn The Day I Turned Sixteen

He Threw Me The Keys
Said I Was Young Once TEoo
Now She Belongs To YAou

Bridge
DHe Was Such A Young Man Then
I'm AOlder Than That Now
I DHope I Measure Up To Him
When The Bm7Circle Comes AroAund  E​

Verse 3
I ASaw Him In The Attic

Sitting Cross-Legged On The Floor
With Some Old PhotogrEaphs
He Pointed And HAe Laughed
He Said, AThat's Me In That Picture

I Said, "No Son, That's Your Dad"
I Was Young Once EToo
E7 And Looked A Lot Like AYou
I Was YF#moung Once ToEo
I Was Young Once AToo

Outro
(Spoken) AMerry Christmas, Son

I Wish Your Grandpa Were Here
(Sung) AHe Was Young Once TEoo
Looked Like Me And AYou   E     A​
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for I Was Young Once Too?

The chords for I Was Young Once Too are: A, E, Esus4, D, Bm7, E7, F#m

What is the original key of I Was Young Once Too?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing I Was Young Once Too?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Was Young Once Too in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Was Young Once Too be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Was Young Once Too on ukulele?

Chord I Was Young Once Too can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Was Young Once Too?

I Was Young Once Too uses 7 chords: A, E, Esus4, D, Bm7, E7, F#m

What is the easiest way to play I Was Young Once Too?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Was Young Once Too released in?

I Was Young Once Too was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Was Young Once Too?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Was Young Once Too to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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