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[Intro]
F    Fsus4
[Verse 1]
I was Fdreamin' when I wrote thisFsus4  
FoEb/Frgive me if it goes astrayF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
But when I Fwoke up this mornin'Fsus4  
Coulda Eb/Fsworn it was Fjudgment dayF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
The Fsky was all purple,Fsus4  
There were Eb/Fpeople runnin' everywhFereF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
Tryin' 2 Frun from the destructiFsus4on,
U Eb/Fknow I didn't even caFreF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
[Chorus 1]
say say two Bbthousand zero zero partDm7y over, Oops out of timeF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
So Bbtonight I'm gonna party like it'Dm7s 1999F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
[Verse 2]
I was Fdreamin' when I wrote tFsus4his
So Eb/Fsue me if I go 2 faFstF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
But Flife is just a paFsus4rty,
and Eb/Fparties weren't meant 2 FlastF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
FWar is all around Fsus4us,  
my Eb/Fmind says prepare 2 fiFghtF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
So Fif I gotta diFsus4e
I'm Eb/Fgonna listen 2 my body toniFghtFsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
[Chorus 2]
Yeah they say two Bbthousand zero zero Dm7party overF, Fsus4Oops oFut Fsus4of tiFme
So Bbtonight I'm gonna party like it's 1Dm7999F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
[Verse 3]
Lemme tell ya somethin'
If U Fdidn't come 2 paFsus4rty,
Don't Eb/Fbother knockin' on my doorF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
I got a Flion in my pockFsus4et,
And Eb/Fbaby he's ready 2 roFarF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
Yeah, everyFbody's got a boFsus4mb,
We coulEb/Fd all die any dFayF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
But bFefore I'll let that haFsus4ppen,
I'll Eb/Fdance my life awFayF  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
[Chorus 3]
Yeah they say two Bbthousand zero zero party oDm7ver, Oops out of timFeFsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
So Bbtonight I'm gonna party like it'Dm7s 1999F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
[Chorus 4]
Yeah they say two thousaBbnd zero zero pDm7arty over, Oops out of tiFmeFsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
So tonight BbI'm gonna party like it's 1Dm7999F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
[Tag]
FYeah, 1999 (1999)F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
FDon'tcha wanna go (1999)F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
FDon'tcha wanna go (1999)F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
FWe could all die any day (1999)F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  
FI don't wanna die,F  Fsus4  F  Fsus4  F  

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The story behind the song

This song emerged from Prince's reflection on a 1982 TV special about what the year 1999 might bring. While others around him dreaded the future, Prince felt a sense of optimism, believing he would be "cool" even as he acknowledged potential "rough times" for the planet. He aimed to write something that offered hope in the face of these predictions. The song, appearing on the album of the same name, distills this feeling of embracing the present despite looming uncertainties. At its heart, it's an anthem for finding joy and celebration amidst apprehension.

AI-written from these sources:1999 (Prince song) — Wikipedia ↗The Revolution (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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1999

by Prince

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Fsus4

Eb/F

Dm7

[Intro]

F Fsus4

[Verse 1]

F Fsus4

I was dreamin' when I wrote this

Eb/F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Forgive me if it goes astray

F Fsus4

But when I woke up this mornin'

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Coulda sworn it was judgment day

F Fsus4

The sky was all purple,

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

There were people runnin' everywhere

F Fsus4

Tryin' 2 run from the destruction,

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

U know I didn't even care

[Chorus 1]

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

say say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Verse 2]

F Fsus4

I was dreamin' when I wrote this

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

So sue me if I go 2 fast

F Fsus4

But life is just a party,

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

and parties weren't meant 2 last

F Fsus4

War is all around us,

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

my mind says prepare 2 fight

F Fsus4

So if I gotta die

Eb/F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

I'm gonna listen 2 my body tonight

[Chorus 2]

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Yeah they say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Verse 3]

Lemme tell ya somethin'

F Fsus4

If U didn't come 2 party,

Eb/F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Don't bother knockin' on my door

F Fsus4

I got a lion in my pocket,

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

And baby he's ready 2 roar

F Fsus4

Yeah, everybody's got a bomb,

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

We could all die any day

F Fsus4

But before I'll let that happen,

Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

I'll dance my life away

[Chorus 3]

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Yeah they say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Chorus 4]

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Yeah they say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time

Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Tag]

F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Yeah, 1999 (1999)

F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Don'tcha wanna go (1999)

F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

Don'tcha wanna go (1999)

F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

We could all die any day (1999)

F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F

I don't wanna die,

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Learn how to play 1999 by Prince with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “1999 chords”, “1999 guitar chords”, or “Prince 1999 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 1999 chords and for experienced players who want accurate 1999 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Fsus4, Eb/F, Bb, Dm7.

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