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I Was Young Once Too

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

Intro
C  G  C

Verse 1
He CRaced That Engine Down The Track

'Round The Tree On Christmas Day
I Was So AmGazed, My Dad Would Play With CTrains
I CSaw A Sparkle In His Eye

Then I Heard Him Say
Come On, Son, Let's PlaGy
I Was Young Once TCoo

Verse 2
He CWashed That Buick Faithfully

Lord, He Kept Her Clean
I Thought That MachGsus4ine    G​
Meant More To Him ThanC Me
COn The Day I Turned Sixteen

He Threw Me The Keys
Said I Was Young Once TGoo
Now She Belongs To YCou

Bridge
FHe Was Such A Young Man Then
I'm COlder Than That Now
I FHope I Measure Up To Him
When The Dm7Circle Comes AroCund  G​

Verse 3
I CSaw Him In The Attic

Sitting Cross-Legged On The Floor
With Some Old PhotogrGaphs
He Pointed And HCe Laughed
He Said, CThat's Me In That Picture

I Said, "No Son, That's Your Dad"
I Was Young Once GToo
G7 And Looked A Lot Like CYou
I Was YAmoung Once TGoo
I Was Young Once CToo

Outro
(Spoken) CMerry Christmas, Son

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

FAQ

What are the chords for I Was Young Once Too?

The chords for I Was Young Once Too are: C, G, Gsus4, F, Dm7, G7, Am

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: C, G, Gsus4, F, Dm7, G7, Am

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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