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Turning 21

Emmie Lee

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

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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| G           | Cmaj7       | Em          | D           |

Verse 1
As GI'm Getting Older I'm
Cmaj7Realizing How Fast Time
EmMoves Like The Flash Sometimes
I DSwear It Feels Like Covid Was Just Yesterday
Now, You'reG Telling Me That Six Years Have Past
I Mean ThatCmaj7 Is Too Hard To Grasp
EmDidn't I Just Turn 18
Fresh Out Of DSchool With A Big Dream?

Pre-Chorus
Am Cuz Now It's Almost D7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Cmaj7Weird That DI Am EmOld In The Eyes Of The GYoung
It's That Cmaj7Time In DLife Where I'm SupEmposed To Be All Grown GUp
But I Don't Cmaj7Feel It,D Mhm-EmMhm, Mhm-GMhm
No, I Don't Cmaj7Feel LikeD Turning 21

Instrumental
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| G           | Cmaj7       | Em          | D           |

Verse 2
GUsed To Be So Little, Everything Seemed To Last
Cmaj7Didn't Feel The Spin, Whats A Day? What's A Month?
EmNow Times Seems To Fly While I Try To Catch It
DGet Caught Up Sometimes, Can't Be In The Moment

Pre-Chorus
Am Cuz Now It's Almost D7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Cmaj7Weird That DI Am EmOld In The Eyes Of The GYoung
It's That Cmaj7Time In DLife Where I'm SupEmposed To Be All Grown GUp
But I Don't Cmaj7Feel It,D Mhm-EmMhm, Mhm-GMhm
No, I Don't Cmaj7Feel LikeD Turning G21

Bridge
I'm AmTaking It In, Watching Myself Grow
Cmaj7Afraid To Blink And See It All Go
EmOld Pictures Stay, Look In The Mirror
GDon't Walk Away, Gaze Up Ahead
AmTake It All In Cuz This Too Shall Pass
When Cmaj7Things Find An End, You'll Walk A New Path
EmDon't Be Afraid, Nothing's Meant To Last
GMake Lemonade With Whatever You Have

Pre-Chorus
Am Cuz Now It's Almost D7Time To Leave My Youth Behind

Chorus
God, It's Cmaj7Weird That DI Am EmOld In The Eyes Of The GYoung
It's That Cmaj7Time In DLife Where I'm SupEmposed To Be All Grown GUp
But I Don't Cmaj7Feel It,D And EmThat's OGkay
Cuz I Am Cmaj7Turning D21 AnyGway

Outro
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 G             Cmaj7             Em             D     Make A WGish
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Turning 21?

The chords for Turning 21 are: G, Cmaj7, Em, D, Am, D7

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: G, Cmaj7, Em, D, Am, D7

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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