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Only Sixteen

Dr. Hook

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Only Sixteen by Dr. Hook

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  F Dm   Bb C

A1
She Was Only SiFxteen, Only Sixteen   Bb    But I CLoved BbHer So     C                F​
But She WFas Too Young To Fall In Love       BbAnd CI Was Too Young To BbKnow     C                       F​

A2 [Band]
We'd LaughF And We'd Sing       And Do Funny Things    Bb   And It MCade Our HeaBbrts Glow     C                             F​
But She WFas Too Young To Fall In Love       BbAnd CI Was Too Young To BbKnow     C                       F  F7​

B
So Why DBbid I Give MCy Heart So FaFst       It Never Will HappenBb Again       C               F​
But I WBbas A MereC Child Of FSixteen       IDm've Aged AG Year Since Then                      C​

A3
She Was Only SiFxteen, Only Sixteen   Bb    Ooh, WCith Eyes TBbhat Would GlowC                             F​
But She WFas Too Young To Fall In Love       BbAnd CI Was Too Young To BbKnow     C                       F​

Guitar Solo
  F   Bb C   Bb C   F  [x2]

A4
Now She Was Only SixteeFn, Only Sixteen     Bb  Ooh, ButC I Loved BbThat Girl So    C                       F​
But She WFas Too Young To Fall In Love       BbAnd CI Was Too Young To BbKnow     C                       F​
Yes, She FWas Too Young To Fall In Love Bb           C​

Ending [freely]
And I,  Bb     I Was Too Young   C   I Was Much Too Young To Know                       F      Bb   Bbm      F​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Only Sixteen?

The chords for Only Sixteen are: F, Dm, Bb, C, F7, G, Bbm

What is the original key of Only Sixteen?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing Only Sixteen?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Only Sixteen in another key?

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

Can Only Sixteen be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Only Sixteen on ukulele?

Chord Only Sixteen can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Only Sixteen?

Only Sixteen uses 7 chords: F, Dm, Bb, C, F7, G, Bbm

What is the easiest way to play Only Sixteen?

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 Only Sixteen released in?

Only Sixteen was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Only Sixteen?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Only Sixteen 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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