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When I Wanted Everything

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When I Wanted Everything by Dakota Rennier

Verse 1
CI Used To Stare Out At The School Bus
GLike It Was Some Holy, Yellow Train,
AmPromised It Would Take Me Somewhere
FPast The Edges Of My Small-Town Brain.

CWatched My Brother Smoke Behind The Shed,
GThought Dirtbag Meant Free Instead Of Lost,
AmAnd My Sister With Her Thrift-Store Magic
FMade Growing Up Look Worth The Cost.

Pre‑Chorus
AmI Wanted Every Chapter
GBefore I Learned To Read,
FWanted Life To Open Early
CLike It Owed Itself To Me.

Chorus
CI Wanted Driving, Wanted Heartbreak,
GWanted Jobs And Late-Night Fights,
AmWanted Wisdom Like A Shortcut
FTo The Map Of Being Alive.

CBut I Ran So Fast Toward Living
GThat I Tripped Over My Youth,
AmAnd The World Felt So Much Bigger
FWhen I Finally Told The Truth—

AmI Didn’t Know What Growing Up Meant,
GJust Thought It Sounded Brave,
FAnd I Wanted Everything At Once
CBefore I Knew What It Would Take.

Verse 2
CI Used To Mimic Every Adult
GLike Their Shadows Fit My Skin,
AmThought Learning Life Was Just A Checklist
FOf The Places I Could Begin.

CBut School Was Just Confusion,
GAnd Driving Felt Like Fear,
AmAnd Jobs Were Just The Quiet Proof
FThat Childhood Disappears.

Pre‑Chorus
AmI Wanted Every Answer
GBefore I Knew The Pain,
FWanted Life To Feel Like Magic
CInstead Of Weather In My Veins.

Chorus
CI Wanted Driving, Wanted Heartbreak,
GWanted Jobs And Late-Night Fights,
AmWanted Wisdom Like A Shortcut
FTo The Map Of Being Alive.

CBut I Ran So Fast Toward Living
GThat I Tripped Over My Youth,
AmAnd The World Felt So Much Bigger
FWhen I Finally Told The Truth—

AmI Didn’t Know What Growing Up Meant,
GJust Thought It Sounded Brave,
FAnd I Wanted Everything At Once
CBefore I Knew What It Would Take.

Bridge
AmMaybe Childhood Is A Promise
GThat Adulthood Can’t Keep,
FMaybe Learning Life Is Mostly
CJust The Falling And The Leap.

AmBut I Still Chase The Feeling
GOf That Bright, Unbroken Sky—
FWhen I Thought The World Was Waiting
CAnd I Only Had To Try.

Final Chorus
CI Wanted Driving, Wanted Heartbreak,
GWanted Jobs And Late-Night Fights,
AmWanted Wisdom Like A Shortcut
FTo The Map Of Being Alive.

CNow I’m Older, Still I’m Learning
GHow To Carry What I’ve Seen,
AmAnd I Miss The Kid Who Wanted Life
FLike It Was Something He Could Clean.

AmI Didn’t Know What Growing Up Meant,
GBut I’m Trying Not To Break—
F’Cause Wanting Everything At Once
CIs How You Learn What’s Yours To Take.
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for When I Wanted Everything?

The chords for When I Wanted Everything are: C, G, Am, F

What is the original key of When I Wanted Everything?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing When I Wanted Everything?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play When I Wanted Everything in another key?

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

Can When I Wanted Everything be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play When I Wanted Everything on ukulele?

Chord When I Wanted Everything can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in When I Wanted Everything?

When I Wanted Everything uses 4 chords: C, G, Am, F

What is the easiest way to play When I Wanted Everything?

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 When I Wanted Everything released in?

When I Wanted Everything was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for When I Wanted Everything?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch When I Wanted Everything 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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