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When I Wanted Everything

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When I Wanted Everything by Dakota Rennier in the key of A

Verse 1
AI Used To Stare Out At The School Bus
ELike It Was Some Holy, Yellow Train,
F#mPromised It Would Take Me Somewhere
DPast The Edges Of My Small-Town Brain.

AWatched My Brother Smoke Behind The Shed,
EThought Dirtbag Meant Free Instead Of Lost,
F#mAnd My Sister With Her Thrift-Store Magic
DMade Growing Up Look Worth The Cost.

Pre‑Chorus
F#mI Wanted Every Chapter
EBefore I Learned To Read,
DWanted Life To Open Early
ALike It Owed Itself To Me.

Chorus
AI Wanted Driving, Wanted Heartbreak,
EWanted Jobs And Late-Night Fights,
F#mWanted Wisdom Like A Shortcut
DTo The Map Of Being Alive.

ABut I Ran So Fast Toward Living
EThat I Tripped Over My Youth,
F#mAnd The World Felt So Much Bigger
DWhen I Finally Told The Truth—

F#mI Didn’t Know What Growing Up Meant,
EJust Thought It Sounded Brave,
DAnd I Wanted Everything At Once
ABefore I Knew What It Would Take.

Verse 2
AI Used To Mimic Every Adult
ELike Their Shadows Fit My Skin,
F#mThought Learning Life Was Just A Checklist
DOf The Places I Could Begin.

ABut School Was Just Confusion,
EAnd Driving Felt Like Fear,
F#mAnd Jobs Were Just The Quiet Proof
DThat Childhood Disappears.

Pre‑Chorus
F#mI Wanted Every Answer
EBefore I Knew The Pain,
DWanted Life To Feel Like Magic
AInstead Of Weather In My Veins.

Chorus
AI Wanted Driving, Wanted Heartbreak,
EWanted Jobs And Late-Night Fights,
F#mWanted Wisdom Like A Shortcut
DTo The Map Of Being Alive.

ABut I Ran So Fast Toward Living
EThat I Tripped Over My Youth,
F#mAnd The World Felt So Much Bigger
DWhen I Finally Told The Truth—

F#mI Didn’t Know What Growing Up Meant,
EJust Thought It Sounded Brave,
DAnd I Wanted Everything At Once
ABefore I Knew What It Would Take.

Bridge
F#mMaybe Childhood Is A Promise
EThat Adulthood Can’t Keep,
DMaybe Learning Life Is Mostly
AJust The Falling And The Leap.

F#mBut I Still Chase The Feeling
EOf That Bright, Unbroken Sky—
DWhen I Thought The World Was Waiting
AAnd I Only Had To Try.

Final Chorus
AI Wanted Driving, Wanted Heartbreak,
EWanted Jobs And Late-Night Fights,
F#mWanted Wisdom Like A Shortcut
DTo The Map Of Being Alive.

ANow I’m Older, Still I’m Learning
EHow To Carry What I’ve Seen,
F#mAnd I Miss The Kid Who Wanted Life
DLike It Was Something He Could Clean.

F#mI Didn’t Know What Growing Up Meant,
EBut I’m Trying Not To Break—
D’Cause Wanting Everything At Once
AIs How You Learn What’s Yours To Take.
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for When I Wanted Everything?

The chords for When I Wanted Everything are: A, E, F#m, D

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: A, E, F#m, D

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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