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When You Are Old And Gray

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When You Are Old And Gray by Tom Lehrer in the key of E

Easier, Slightly Less Accurate Version:

Verse 1
E7  Since IA Still Appreciate You, Let's F#7Find Love While We MBmay
BeBmcause I Know I'llE7 Hate You When Bm7You Are E7Old And AGrey
SoA/E Say You Love Me Here And Now, F#7I'll Make The Most Of TBmhat
BmSay You Love And DTrust Me, For I AKnow You'll DisF#7gust Me
When You'reB7 Old And E7Getting AFat! A  B7   E7   A

Interlude
An AAwful Debility, A DLessened Utility
A E7Loss Of Mobility Is A AStrong Possibility
In A/EAll Probability I'll E7Lose My Virility
And F#mYou Your Fertility And DB7esirabE7ility
And AThis Liability Of DTotal Sterility
Will E7Lead To Hostility And A ASense Of... Futility
So Let's A/EAct With Agility While We E7Still Have Facility
For We'll F#mSoon Reach Senility And LB7ose The AbE7ility

Verse 2
Your ATeeth Will Start To Go, Dear, YF#7our Waist Will Start To SBmpread
Bm In Twenty Years Or E7So, Dear, I'll BmWish That E7You Were ADead
I'llA/E Never Love You Then At All, The F#7Way I Do TodBmay
BmSo Please ReDmember, When I ALeave In DeF#7cember...
I B7Told You E7So In AMay! G#   A

Harder, But More Accurate Version:

Verse 1
D  Bm/F#      A  F#7    B7   E7   A  SE7ince I SAtill Appreciate You, Let's FiF#7nd Love While We MayBm
Bm/DBe   BmCause I Know I'lE7(sus4)l Hate YoE7u When YoBm7u Are OlE7d AnEaugd  GrAey
SoA/E Say You Love Me Here And Now, IF#7'll Make The Most Of TBmhat  Bm/F#
BmSay You Love And DTrust Me, For I AKnow You'll DisF#7gust Me
When You'reB7 Old And E7Getting AFat! A  B7   E7   A

Interlude
An AAwful Debility, C#A LDessened UtBmility
F7A  E7 Loss Of Mobility Is AA Strong PoAdimssi  A Bility
In A/EAll Probability I'll E7Lose My Virility
And F#mYou Your Fertility And DB7esirabE7ility
And AThis Liability C#Of TDotal SterBmility
F7WillE7 Lead To Hostility And AA Sense Of..Adim. Fu A Tility
So Let's A/EAct With Agility While We E7Still Have Facility
For We'll F#mSoon Reach Senility And LB7ose The AbE7ility

Verse 2
Your ATeeth Will Start To Go, Dear, YF#7our Waist Will Start To SBmpread
Bm/D     BmIn Twenty Years Or E7(sus4)So,    DeE7ar, I'll WiBmsh That YoE7u WeEaugre DeAad
I'llA/E Never Love You Then At All, The F#7Way I Do TodBmay  Bm/F#
BmSo Please ReDmember, F7When IA LeaveBm InCdim De  F#7  Cember...
I B7Told You E7So In AMay! G#6    A6
Also available in: D7 (Original) C G A

FAQ

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

The chords for When You Are Old And Gray are: E7, A, F#7, Bm, Bm7, A/E, D, B7, F#m, G#, Bm/F#, Bm/D

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: E7, A, F#7, Bm, Bm7, A/E, D, B7, F#m, G#, Bm/F#, Bm/D

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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