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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 G

Easier, Slightly Less Accurate Version:

Verse 1
G7  Since IC Still Appreciate You, Let's A7Find Love While We DmMay
BeDmcause I Know I'llG7 Hate You When Dm7You Are G7Old And CGrey
SoC/G Say You Love Me Here And Now, A7I'll Make The Most Of DmThat
DmSay You Love And FTrust Me, For I CKnow You'll DisA7gust Me
When You'reD7 Old And G7Getting CFat! C  D7   G7   C

Interlude
An CAwful Debility, A FLessened Utility
A G7Loss Of Mobility Is A CStrong Possibility
In C/GAll Probability I'll G7Lose My Virility
And AmYou Your Fertility And D7DesiraG7bility
And CThis Liability Of FTotal Sterility
Will G7Lead To Hostility And A CSense Of... Futility
So Let's C/GAct With Agility While We G7Still Have Facility
For We'll AmSoon Reach Senility And D7Lose The AG7bility

Verse 2
Your CTeeth Will Start To Go, Dear, YA7our Waist Will Start To DmSpread
Dm In Twenty Years Or G7So, Dear, I'll DmWish That G7You Were CDead
I'llC/G Never Love You Then At All, The A7Way I Do ToDmday
DmSo Please ReFmember, When I CLeave In DeA7cember...
I D7Told You G7So In CMay! B  C

Harder, But More Accurate Version:

Verse 1
F  Dm/A     C  A7   D7   G7   C   G7 Since IC Still Appreciate You, Let's A7Find Love While We DmMay
Dm/FBe   DmCause I Know I'lG7(sus4)l Hate YoG7u When YoDm7u Are OlG7d AnGaugd  GrCey
SoC/G Say You Love Me Here And Now, IA7'll Make The Most Of DmThat Dm/A
DmSay You Love And FTrust Me, For I CKnow You'll DisA7gust Me
When You'reD7 Old And G7Getting CFat! C  D7   G7   C

Interlude
An CAwful Debility, EA FLessened UDmtility
G#7A   G7Loss Of Mobility Is A CStrong PosCdimsi   CBility
In C/GAll Probability I'll G7Lose My Virility
And AmYou Your Fertility And D7DesiraG7bility
And CThis Liability EOf FTotal SteDmrility
G#7Will G7Lead To Hostility And A CSense Of...Cdim Fu  CTility
So Let's C/GAct With Agility While We G7Still Have Facility
For We'll AmSoon Reach Senility And D7Lose The AG7bility

Verse 2
Your CTeeth Will Start To Go, Dear, YA7our Waist Will Start To DmSpread
Dm/F     DmIn Twenty Years Or G7(sus4)So,    DeG7ar, I'll WiDmsh That YoG7u WeGaugre DeCad
I'llC/G Never Love You Then At All, The A7Way I Do ToDmday Dm/A
DmSo Please ReFmember, G#7When I CLeave DmIn D#dimDe    A7Cember...
I D7Told You G7So In CMay! B6   C6
Also available in: D7 (Original) C E A

FAQ

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

The chords for When You Are Old And Gray are: G7, C, A7, Dm, Dm7, C/G, F, D7, Am, B, Dm/A, Dm/F

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: G7, C, A7, Dm, Dm7, C/G, F, D7, Am, B, Dm/A, Dm/F

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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