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The Chainsmokers - Young
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Arranged key: E minor (E F# G A B C D E)
Original key: F# minor (F# G# A B C# D E F#), either put a capo on the second fret or transpose to +2
Tempo: 103 bpm
[Intro]
Cadd9 D Em7 D
[Verse 1]
Cadd9Young, wDe were so young when we thought that we knew how to Em7love
FDought about anything, everything led to dyCadd9sfunctionD  
But we just gotta own that shitEm7, don't let it go like thisD  
Maybe we can go from this yeah
[Chorus 1]
Cadd9We both know I go too far like whDen I wrecked your car
And Em7almost fought your father when he pDushed me in the yard
AnCadd9d all those nights we snuck out, like to mDeet up at the bar
Em7Don't worry my love, we're learning to lDove
But it's hard when you're youngCadd9  D  Em7  D  
Yeah it's hard when you're youngCadd9  D  Em7  D  
[Verse 2]
Cadd9Caught, wDe were caught up in the high, it was better than dEm7rugs
TDoo high to see that it would all lead to desCadd9tructionD  
At least we both know that shitEm7, we just gotta own that shitD  
I hope that we can go from this yeah
[Chorus 2]
Cadd9We both know I go too far like whDen I wrecked your car
And Em7almost fought your father when he pDushed me in the yard
AnCadd9d all those nights we snuck out, like to mDeet up at the bar
Em7Don't worry my love, we're learning to lDove
But it's hard when you're youngCadd9  D  Em7  D  
Yeah it's hard when you're youngCadd9  D  Em7  
YDeah, yeah it's hard when you're young
[Interlude]
Cadd9   D   Em7   Dx2
[Chorus 3]
Cadd9We both know I go too far like whDen I wrecked your car
And Em7almost fought your father when he pDushed me in the yard
AnCadd9d all those nights we snuck out, like to mDeet up at the bar
Em7Don't worry my love, we're learning to lDove
But it's hard when you're young
[Bridge]
Cadd9I'm calling you Dup, you tell me it's Em7over
Say what you wDant, but it's hard when you're young
Cadd9I'm calling you Dup, you tell me it's Em7over
N.C. Cadd9 D
You say what you want, but it's hard when you're young
Yeah it's hard when you're yEm7oungD  
Yeah it's hard when you're youngCadd9  D  Em7  
Yeah yeah, Dyeah it's hard when you're young
Cadd9I'm calling you Dup, you tell me it's Em7over
Say what you wDant, but it's hard when you're young
Cadd9I'm calling you Dup, you tell me it's Em7over
You say what you wDant, but it's hard when you're young
[Outro]
Cadd9 D Em7 D
Chords:
Cadd9 (X 3 2 0 3 3)
D (X X 0 2 3 2)
Em7 (0 2 2 0 3 3)
Chords in F# minor (transposed to +2):
Dsus2 (X X 0 2 3 0) when it says Dadd9
E (0 2 2 1 0 0)
F#m7 (2 4 2 2 2 2) or (2 X 2 2 2 X)
Clarification:
Chordname (E A D G B E)
X = Don't play / Muffle
All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"Young" by The Chainsmokers is a song that captures a feeling of youth and reminiscence. The lyric video itself features childhood pictures and baby photos, alongside moments from their recent tour, suggesting a look back at formative experiences. It's a track that seems to evoke the spirit of looking back at one's younger days and the journey that led to the present. The song appeared on their debut album, Memories...Do Not Open. Playing it might feel like stepping into a nostalgic memory, reflecting on growth and past adventures.

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