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Turning 21

Emmie Lee

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Turning 21 by Emmie Lee in the key of D

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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| D           | Gmaj7       | Bm          | A           |

Verse 1
As DI'm Getting Older I'm
Gmaj7Realizing How Fast Time
BmMoves Like The Flash Sometimes
I ASwear It Feels Like Covid Was Just Yesterday
Now, You'reD Telling Me That Six Years Have Past
I Mean ThatGmaj7 Is Too Hard To Grasp
BmDidn't I Just Turn 18
Fresh Out Of ASchool With A Big Dream?

Pre-Chorus
Em Cuz Now It's Almost A7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Gmaj7Weird That AI Am BmOld In The Eyes Of The DYoung
It's That Gmaj7Time In ALife Where I'm SupBmposed To Be All Grown DUp
But I Don't Gmaj7Feel It,A Mhm-BmMhm, Mhm-DMhm
No, I Don't Gmaj7Feel LikeA Turning 21

Instrumental
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| D           | Gmaj7       | Bm          | A           |

Verse 2
DUsed To Be So Little, Everything Seemed To Last
Gmaj7Didn't Feel The Spin, Whats A Day? What's A Month?
BmNow Times Seems To Fly While I Try To Catch It
AGet Caught Up Sometimes, Can't Be In The Moment

Pre-Chorus
Em Cuz Now It's Almost A7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Gmaj7Weird That AI Am BmOld In The Eyes Of The DYoung
It's That Gmaj7Time In ALife Where I'm SupBmposed To Be All Grown DUp
But I Don't Gmaj7Feel It,A Mhm-BmMhm, Mhm-DMhm
No, I Don't Gmaj7Feel LikeA Turning D21

Bridge
I'm EmTaking It In, Watching Myself Grow
Gmaj7Afraid To Blink And See It All Go
BmOld Pictures Stay, Look In The Mirror
DDon't Walk Away, Gaze Up Ahead
EmTake It All In Cuz This Too Shall Pass
When Gmaj7Things Find An End, You'll Walk A New Path
BmDon't Be Afraid, Nothing's Meant To Last
DMake Lemonade With Whatever You Have

Pre-Chorus
Em Cuz Now It's Almost A7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Gmaj7Weird That AI Am BmOld In The Eyes Of The DYoung
It's That Gmaj7Time In ALife Where I'm SupBmposed To Be All Grown DUp
But I Don't Gmaj7Feel It,A And BmThat's ODkay
Cuz I Am Gmaj7Turning A21 AnyDway

Outro
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 D             Gmaj7             Bm             A     Make A WDish
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Turning 21?

The chords for Turning 21 are: D, Gmaj7, Bm, A, Em, A7

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: D, Gmaj7, Bm, A, Em, A7

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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