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Turning 21

Emmie Lee

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Turning 21 by Emmie Lee

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Single Released July 31, 2026

Intro
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| C           | Fmaj7       | Am          | G           |

Verse 1
As CI'm Getting Older I'm
Fmaj7Realizing How Fast Time
AmMoves Like The Flash Sometimes
I GSwear It Feels Like Covid Was Just Yesterday
Now, You'reC Telling Me That Six Years Have Past
I Mean ThatFmaj7 Is Too Hard To Grasp
AmDidn't I Just Turn 18
Fresh Out Of GSchool With A Big Dream?

Pre-Chorus
Dm Cuz Now It's Almost G7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Fmaj7Weird That GI Am AmOld In The Eyes Of The CYoung
It's That Fmaj7Time In GLife Where I'm SupAmposed To Be All Grown CUp
But I Don't Fmaj7Feel It,G Mhm-AmMhm, Mhm-CMhm
No, I Don't Fmaj7Feel LikeG Turning 21

Instrumental
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| C           | Fmaj7       | Am          | G           |

Verse 2
CUsed To Be So Little, Everything Seemed To Last
Fmaj7Didn't Feel The Spin, Whats A Day? What's A Month?
AmNow Times Seems To Fly While I Try To Catch It
GGet Caught Up Sometimes, Can't Be In The Moment

Pre-Chorus
Dm Cuz Now It's Almost G7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Fmaj7Weird That GI Am AmOld In The Eyes Of The CYoung
It's That Fmaj7Time In GLife Where I'm SupAmposed To Be All Grown CUp
But I Don't Fmaj7Feel It,G Mhm-AmMhm, Mhm-CMhm
No, I Don't Fmaj7Feel LikeG Turning C21

Bridge
I'm DmTaking It In, Watching Myself Grow
Fmaj7Afraid To Blink And See It All Go
AmOld Pictures Stay, Look In The Mirror
CDon't Walk Away, Gaze Up Ahead
DmTake It All In Cuz This Too Shall Pass
When Fmaj7Things Find An End, You'll Walk A New Path
AmDon't Be Afraid, Nothing's Meant To Last
CMake Lemonade With Whatever You Have

Pre-Chorus
Dm Cuz Now It's Almost G7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Fmaj7Weird That GI Am AmOld In The Eyes Of The CYoung
It's That Fmaj7Time In GLife Where I'm SupAmposed To Be All Grown CUp
But I Don't Fmaj7Feel It,G And AmThat's OCkay
Cuz I Am Fmaj7Turning G21 AnyCway

Outro
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 C             Fmaj7             Am             G     Make A WCish
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FAQ

What are the chords for Turning 21?

The chords for Turning 21 are: C, Fmaj7, Am, G, Dm, G7

What is the original key of Turning 21?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Turning 21?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Turning 21 in another key?

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

Can Turning 21 be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Turning 21 on ukulele?

Chord Turning 21 can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Turning 21?

Turning 21 uses 6 chords: C, Fmaj7, Am, G, Dm, G7

What is the easiest way to play Turning 21?

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 Turning 21 released in?

Turning 21 was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Turning 21?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Turning 21 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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