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Just A Kid

Sara Bareilles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Just A Kid by Sara Bareilles in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C G A# F

Verse 1
C   You Were Born In SeptemGber, The Same Month We Finally
A#Met, When No-One We Knew RememFbered We'd Been Gone Last Year
C  Spoke Of Living In EngGland, Changed Your Vocabula-
A#-Ry, Got A Girlfriend I SFtill See Every Now And Then
C    We Were JuGst,
A#Kids         F​
C    Moved Into An ApartGment Above A Two Car Ga-
A#-Rage, When Neither One Of Us Had TFhem, It Was Overkill
C   We'd Go Out Drinking On SundGays, A Love Story In Some
A#Ways, My First Best FrieFnd I'll Never See Again
C    We Were JuGst,
A#Kids         F​

Bridge 1
C    Twenty Years By Your SGide, You Gave Up Your Dream For Mi-
Am7-Ne  It Was A Leap Of A KFind Of Faith I'd Never Known
C    Sang For You And Your RGedhead, Surrounding The Death
Am7Bed, Forty YeaFrs In You Were Just A Kid

Chorus 1
C   Now I'm All Alone, Out On The GStreet
Singing In A Phone, They're Looking At MAm7e
And There Was A Time, When I Might Have CarFed,
But This One's For My Best Friend, He's EverywheCre G   A#    F​

Verse 2
C   You Had A Million Watt SmGile, You Were A Mess For A Whi-
A#-Le, You Never Showed Up On TimFe, You Were The Best Of Them
C   Your Diamond Heart Was A LigGhthouse, Without You The Li-
A#Ghts Out, I'll Miss You ForevFer And Ever, Amen

Bridge 2
C   All That Time Chasing RaiGnbows, Driving In The Ra-
Am7-In, So Much We Had To LeFarn From The Pain Of Living
C   You Never Got To Get MarGried, And I Hate Where You're Bu-
Am7-Ried, You Never Got OlFd, You Were Just A Kid

Chorus 2
C   Now I'm All Alone, Out On The GStreet
Singing In A Phone, They're Looking At MAm7e
And There Was A Time, When I Might Have CarFed,
FBut This One's For My Best Friend, So Let 'Em StaCre
CJust Say Your Name, And I Kiss The SkyG,

And There's No Space Between You And I
Am7   I Smile And Weep, 'Cause I Know You're TheFre
This One's For My Best Friend, He's EverywhCereG   A#    F​
He's EverywherCe G  A#   F​

Outro
C   Twenty Years By Your SiGde, What A Beautiful RiAm7de
Even Though I've Been CryiFng, I'd Do It All Again
C    You Did Not Have To AGsk Me To Remember You LaAm7ughing
You Know That I DidF, You Were Just A Kid
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Just A Kid?

The chords for Just A Kid are: C, G, A#, F, Am7

What is the original key of Just A Kid?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Just A Kid?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Just A Kid in another key?

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

Can Just A Kid be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Just A Kid on ukulele?

Chord Just A Kid can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Just A Kid?

Just A Kid uses 5 chords: C, G, A#, F, Am7

What is the easiest way to play Just A Kid?

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 Just A Kid released in?

Just A Kid was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Just A Kid?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Just A Kid 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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