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7 Years

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[Intro]
Em  G  C  D
Em  G  C
[Chorus 1]
EmOnce I was seven years oGld
my momma told Cme
go make yourself some friends or you'll be Dlonely
Emonce I was seven years oGldC  
[Verse 1]
EmIt was a big bDig wGorld
but we thought we were biggerC  
Pushing each other to the limits
we were lDearning quickerEm  
By eleven Dsmoking Gherb
and drinking burning liquorC  
Never rich so we were out to make that Dsteady figure
[Chorus 2]
EmOnce I was eleven Dyears Gold
my daddy told Cme
go get yourself a wife or you'll be Dlonely
EmOnce I was eleven Dyears GoldC  
[Verse 2]
EmI always have Dthat Gdream
like my Daddy before meC  
So I started writing songs
I started Dwriting storiesEm  
Something about that DgloGry
just always seemed to bore meC  
Cause only those I really love
will ever Dreally know me
[Chorus 3]
EmOnce I was twenty Dyears Gold
my story got Ctold
before the morning sun, when life was Dlonely
EmOnce I was twenty Dyears GoldC  
[Verse 3]
  EmI only see Dmy Ggoals
I don't believe in failureC  
Cause I know the smallest voices
they can Dmake it majorEm  
I got my boys Dwith Gme at least those in favorC  
and if we don´t meet before I leave
I hope I Dsee you later
[Chorus 4]
EmOnce I was twenty Dyears Gold
my story got Ctold
I was writing about everything
I saw beDfore me
EmOnce I was twenty Dyears GoldC  
[Chorus 5]
EmSoon we´ll be 30 Dyears Gold
our songs have been Csold
we've traveled around the world
and we´re still Droaming
EmSoon we´ll be 30 Dyears GoldC  
[Bridge]
EmI´m still learning about lifeG  
my woman brought children for meC  
so I can sing them all my songs
and I can Dtell them stories
  EmMost of my boys are with me
Gsome are still out seeking gloryC  
And some I had to leave behind
my brother, G/BI´m still sorry
[Chorus 6]
CSoon I´ll be sixty Dyears Emold
my daddy got sixty-Done
remember life and then your G/Blife
becomes a better one
  CI made a man so happy
Dwhen I wrote a Emletter once
Bsus4I hope my children come and Bvisit
once or twice a month
[Chorus 7]
CSoon I´ll be sixty Dyears Emold
will I think the world is Dcold
or will I have a lot of G/Bchildren who can warm me
CSoon I´ll be sixty Dyears EmoldC  
[Chorus 7]
EmSoon I´ll be sixty Dyears Gold
will I think the world is Ccold
or will I have a lot of children
who can Dwarm me
EmSoon I´ll be sixty Dyears GoldC  
[Chorus 8]
EmOnce I was seven years Gold,
my momma told Cme,
go make yourself some friends or you'll be Dlonely
Emonce I was seven Dyears GoldC  
[Outro]
Emonce I was seven Dyears Gold

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The story behind the song

"7 Years" is a song that encapsulates a life journey, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. It's about the passage of time, growing older, and the evolving dreams and priorities that come with it. The frontman described it as a summary of his life and what he hopes to achieve, particularly highlighting the importance of fatherhood. The song has a unique vibe that progresses through different ages, inviting listeners to grow with its narrative. Playing this song is like tracing the arc of a life, from youthful aspirations to the wisdom of age.

AI-written from these sources:7 Years (Lukas Graham song) — Wikipedia ↗Lukas Graham — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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7 Years

by Lukas Graham

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G/B

Bsus4

[Intro]

Em G C D

Em G C

[Chorus 1]

Em G

Once I was seven years old

my momma told me

go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely

Em G C

once I was seven years old

[Verse 1]

Em D G

It was a big big world

but we thought we were bigger

Pushing each other to the limits

D Em

we were learning quicker

D G

By eleven smoking herb

and drinking burning liquor

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

[Chorus 2]

Em D G

Once I was eleven years old

my daddy told me

go get yourself a wife or you'll be lonely

Em D G C

Once I was eleven years old

[Verse 2]

Em D G

I always have that dream

like my Daddy before me

So I started writing songs

D Em

I started writing stories

D G

Something about that glory

just always seemed to bore me

Cause only those I really love

will ever really know me

[Chorus 3]

Em D G

Once I was twenty years old

my story got told

before the morning sun, when life was lonely

Em D G C

Once I was twenty years old

[Verse 3]

Em D G

I only see my goals

I don't believe in failure

Cause I know the smallest voices

D Em

they can make it major

D G C

I got my boys with me at least those in favor

and if we don´t meet before I leave

I hope I see you later

[Chorus 4]

Em D G

Once I was twenty years old

my story got told

I was writing about everything

I saw before me

Em D G C

Once I was twenty years old

[Chorus 5]

Em D G

Soon we´ll be 30 years old

our songs have been sold

we've traveled around the world

and we´re still roaming

Em D G C

Soon we´ll be 30 years old

[Bridge]

Em G

I´m still learning about life

my woman brought children for me

so I can sing them all my songs

and I can tell them stories

Most of my boys are with me

G C

some are still out seeking glory

And some I had to leave behind

G/B

my brother, I´m still sorry

[Chorus 6]

C D Em

Soon I´ll be sixty years old

my daddy got sixty-one

G/B

remember life and then your life

becomes a better one

I made a man so happy

D Em

when I wrote a letter once

Bsus4 B

I hope my children come and visit

once or twice a month

[Chorus 7]

C D Em

Soon I´ll be sixty years old

will I think the world is cold

G/B

or will I have a lot of children who can warm me

C D Em C

Soon I´ll be sixty years old

[Chorus 7]

Em D G

Soon I´ll be sixty years old

will I think the world is cold

or will I have a lot of children

who can warm me

Em D G C

Soon I´ll be sixty years old

[Chorus 8]

Em G

Once I was seven years old,

my momma told me,

go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely

Em D G C

once I was seven years old

[Outro]

Em D G

once I was seven years old

About 7 Years Chords by Lukas Graham

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