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*// Palm mute for most part of the song.
No Capo
Intro:
G
Verse 1:
GOld timer,
GYou're preachin' at me,
GYou seem to think
GThat we are so damn different,
But we're Cnot.
We're both sDtuck somewhere between life and deathG.
Verse 2:
GOld TIMER,
GYou won't listen to me,
GYou're still preachin' to me,
GYou still seem to think
GThat we are so damn different,
But we're Cnot.
We're both sDtuck somewhere between right and wrong. GMhm.
Chorus:
FYou don't know the difference between sAmocial identity,
And the tGruth.
FYou've been conditioned your whole exAmistence,
But you just haven't Gunderstood.
DCall me a sinCner,
GCall me a saint,
DTake what you kCnow of me,
GBurn it all the same.
I'm here to chEmange.
With each subtAmlety
And I can't blame nEmothing 
but the fear embedded deep inside of Amme,
By societGy.
Verse 3:
GOld timer,
GYou're preachin' at me,
GYou seem to think
GThat we are so damn different,
But we're Cnot.
We're both sDtuck somewhere between yes and noG.
Verse 4:
GOld TIMER,
GYou won't listen to me,
GAnd you're still preachin' at me,
GAnd you still seem to think
GThat we are so damn different,
But we're nCot.
We're both sDtuck somewhere between up and downG. Mhm.
Chorus:
FYou don't know the difference between sAmocial identity,
And the tGruth.
FYou've been conditioned your whole exAmistence,
But you just haven't Gunderstood.
DCall me a sinCner,
GCall me a saint,
DTake what you kCnow of me,
GBurn it all the same.
I'm here to chEmange.
With each subtAmlety
And I can't blame nEmothing 
but the fear embedded deep inside of Amme,
By societGy.

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Old Timer

by Never Shout Never

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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*// Palm mute for most part of the song.

No Capo

Intro:

Verse 1:

Old timer,

You're preachin' at me,

You seem to think

That we are so damn different,

But we're not.

D G

We're both stuck somewhere between life and death.

Verse 2:

Old TIMER,

You won't listen to me,

You're still preachin' to me,

You still seem to think

That we are so damn different,

But we're not.

D G

We're both stuck somewhere between right and wrong. Mhm.

Chorus:

F Am

You don't know the difference between social identity,

And the truth.

F Am

You've been conditioned your whole existence,

But you just haven't understood.

D C

Call me a sinner,

Call me a saint,

D C

Take what you know of me,

Burn it all the same.

I'm here to change.

With each subtlety

And I can't blame nothing

but the fear embedded deep inside of me,

By society.

Verse 3:

Old timer,

You're preachin' at me,

You seem to think

That we are so damn different,

But we're not.

D G

We're both stuck somewhere between yes and no.

Verse 4:

Old TIMER,

You won't listen to me,

And you're still preachin' at me,

And you still seem to think

That we are so damn different,

But we're not.

D G

We're both stuck somewhere between up and down. Mhm.

Chorus:

F Am

You don't know the difference between social identity,

And the truth.

F Am

You've been conditioned your whole existence,

But you just haven't understood.

D C

Call me a sinner,

Call me a saint,

D C

Take what you know of me,

Burn it all the same.

I'm here to change.

With each subtlety

And I can't blame nothing

but the fear embedded deep inside of me,

By society.

About Old Timer Chords by Never Shout Never

Learn how to play Old Timer by Never Shout Never with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Timer chords”, “Old Timer guitar chords”, or “Never Shout Never Old Timer chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Old Timer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Timer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, F, Am, Em.

FAQ — Old Timer by Never Shout Never

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Is "Old Timer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Old Timer" by Never Shout Never with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Never Shout Never below.

What key is "Old Timer" in?

The chords for "Old Timer" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, F, Am, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.