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Forever Young

Alphaville

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Forever Young by Alphaville in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : E B C#m A
        B F#m A C#m B

E Let's Dance In BStyle, Let's Dance For C#mA While
Heaven Can AWait, We're Only Watching The BSkies
Hoping For The F#mBest But Expecting The AWorst
Are You Gonna Drop The C#mBomb Or Not?B​

E Let Us DieB Young Or Let Us Live C#mForever
We Don't Have The APower, But We Never SayB Never
Sitting In A F#mSandpit, Life Is A AShort Trip
The Music's For The C#mSad Man B​

E Can You BImagine When This Race Is Won
C#m Turn Our Golden AFaces Into The Sun
B Praising OurF#m Leaders, We're Getting InA Tune
The Music's Played By C#mThe, The Mad ManB​

Reff :
 E ForeverB Young
 I Want To C#mBe Forever AYoung
 B Do You Really Want ToF#m Live Forever?
 A ForeverB, And Never

 E ForeverB Young
 I Want To C#mBe Forever AYoung
 B Do You Really Want ToF#m Live Forever?
 A  B ForeverE YouBngA..B​

E Some Are LikeB Water, Some Are Like The Heat
C#m Some Are A AMelody And Some Are TheB Beat
Sooner Or F#mLater They All Will Be AGone
Why Don't They Stay C#mYoung?B​

E It's So Hard To GetB Old Without A Cause
C#m I Don't Want To APerish Like A Fading Horse
B Youth's LikeF#m Diamonds In The Sun
A And Diamonds Are FC#moreverB​

E So Many AdBventures Couldn't Happen C#mToday
So Many ASongs We Forgot To Play
B So ManyF#m Dreams Swinging Out Of TheA Blue
We'll Let Them Come C#mTrue.B.

Reff :
 E ForeverB Young..
 I Want To C#mBe Forever AYoung
 B Do You Really Want ToF#m Live Forever?
 A ForeverB, And Never

 E ForeverB Young..
 I Want To C#mBe Forever AYoung
 B Do You Really Want ToF#m Live Forever? 
 A ForeverB, And Never

 E ForeverB Young
 I Want To C#mBe Forever AYoung
 B Do You Really Want ToF#m Live Forever..?
 A(ForBever.E. Young..)

Outro : E B C#m A
        B F#m A C#m B
        E B C#m A
        B F#m A C#m B
        E B C#m A
        B F#m A C#m B
        E B C#m A
        B F#m A C#m B
        E(fadeout)
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Forever Young?

The chords for Forever Young are: E, B, C#m, A, F#m

What is the original key of Forever Young?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Forever Young?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Forever Young in another key?

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

Can Forever Young be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Forever Young on ukulele?

Chord Forever Young can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Forever Young?

Forever Young uses 5 chords: E, B, C#m, A, F#m

What is the easiest way to play Forever Young?

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 Forever Young released in?

Forever Young was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Forever Young?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Forever Young 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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