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Only Sixteen

Dr. Hook

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Only Sixteen by Dr. Hook in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E C#m   A B

A1
She Was Only SiExteen, Only Sixteen   A    But IB LovedA Her So   B                E​
But She WEas Too Young To Fall In Love       AAndB I Was Too Young ToA Know   B                       E​

A2 [Band]
We'd LaughE And We'd Sing       And Do Funny Things    A   And It BMade Our HeAarts Glow   B                             E​
But She WEas Too Young To Fall In Love       AAndB I Was Too Young ToA Know   B                       E  E7​

B
So Why DAid I Give BMy Heart So FEast       It Never Will HappeAn Again     B               E​
But I WAas A MerBe Child OfE Sixteen       C#mI've Aged AF# Year Since Then                       B​

A3
She Was Only SiExteen, Only Sixteen   A    Ooh, BWith Eyes AThat Would GlBow                           E​
But She WEas Too Young To Fall In Love       AAndB I Was Too Young ToA Know   B                       E​

Guitar Solo
  E   A B   A B   E  [x2]

A4
Now She Was Only SixteeEn, Only Sixteen     A  Ooh, BuBt I LovedA That Girl So  B                       E​
But She WEas Too Young To Fall In Love       AAndB I Was Too Young ToA Know   B                       E​
Yes, She EWas Too Young To Fall In Love A          B​

Ending [freely]
And I,  A     I Was Too Young  B    I Was Much Too Young To Know                      E      A  Am     E​
Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Only Sixteen?

The chords for Only Sixteen are: E, C#m, A, B, E7, F#, Am

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: E, C#m, A, B, E7, F#, Am

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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