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When You Are Old And Gray

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When You Are Old And Gray by Tom Lehrer

Easier, Slightly Less Accurate Version:

Verse 1
D7  Since IG Still Appreciate You, Let's E7Find Love While We AmMay
BeAmcause I Know I'llD7 Hate You When Am7You Are D7Old And GGrey
SoG/D Say You Love Me Here And Now, E7I'll Make The Most Of AmThat
AmSay You Love And CTrust Me, For I GKnow You'll DisE7gust Me
When You'reA7 Old And D7Getting GFat! G  A7   D7   G

Interlude
An GAwful Debility, A CLessened Utility
A D7Loss Of Mobility Is A GStrong Possibility
In G/DAll Probability I'll D7Lose My Virility
And EmYou Your Fertility And A7DesiraD7bility
And GThis Liability Of CTotal Sterility
Will D7Lead To Hostility And A GSense Of... Futility
So Let's G/DAct With Agility While We D7Still Have Facility
For We'll EmSoon Reach Senility And A7Lose The AD7bility

Verse 2
Your GTeeth Will Start To Go, Dear, YE7our Waist Will Start To AmSpread
Am In Twenty Years Or D7So, Dear, I'll AmWish That D7You Were GDead
I'llG/D Never Love You Then At All, The E7Way I Do ToAmday
AmSo Please ReCmember, When I GLeave In DeE7cember...
I A7Told You D7So In GMay! F#   G

Harder, But More Accurate Version:

Verse 1
C  Am/E     G  E7   A7   D7   G   D7 Since IG Still Appreciate You, Let's E7Find Love While We AmMay
Am/CBe   AmCause I Know I'lD7sus4l Hate D7You When Am7You Are D7Old DaugAnd  GGrey
SoG/D Say You Love Me Here And Now, IE7'll Make The Most Of AmThat Am/E
AmSay You Love And CTrust Me, For I GKnow You'll DisE7gust Me
When You'reA7 Old And D7Getting GFat! G  A7   D7   G

Interlude
An GAwful Debility, BA CLessened UAmtility
Eb7A   D7Loss Of Mobility Is A GStrong PosGdimsi   GBility
In G/DAll Probability I'll D7Lose My Virility
And EmYou Your Fertility And A7DesiraD7bility
And GThis Liability BOf CTotal SteAmrility
Eb7Will D7Lead To Hostility And A GSense Of...Gdim Fu  GTility
So Let's G/DAct With Agility While We D7Still Have Facility
For We'll EmSoon Reach Senility And A7Lose The AD7bility

Verse 2
Your GTeeth Will Start To Go, Dear, YE7our Waist Will Start To AmSpread
Am/C     AmIn Twenty Years Or D7sus4So,    D7Dear, I'll AmWish That D7You DaugWere GDead
I'llG/D Never Love You Then At All, The E7Way I Do ToAmday Am/E
AmSo Please ReCmember, Eb7When I GLeave AmIn A#dimDe    E7Cember...
I A7Told You D7So In GMay! F#6    G6
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FAQ

What are the chords for When You Are Old And Gray?

The chords for When You Are Old And Gray are: D7, G, E7, Am, Am7, G/D, C, A7, Em, F#, Am/E, Am/C

What is the original key of When You Are Old And Gray?

The original key is D7.

What is the difficulty of playing When You Are Old And Gray?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play When You Are Old And Gray in another key?

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

Can When You Are Old And Gray be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play When You Are Old And Gray on ukulele?

Chord When You Are Old And Gray can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in When You Are Old And Gray?

When You Are Old And Gray uses 12 chords: D7, G, E7, Am, Am7, G/D, C, A7, Em, F#, Am/E, Am/C

What is the easiest way to play When You Are Old And Gray?

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 When You Are Old And Gray released in?

When You Are Old And Gray was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for When You Are Old And Gray?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch When You Are Old And Gray 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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