To Be Young Is To Be Sad Is To Be High

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[Chords]
Em9 x x 2 0 3 2
GM7/B x 2 0 0 3 2
Dadd4/F# 2 0 0 0 3 2
[Intro]
One, two, one, wheeoh
G G C G
G G C G
[Verse 1]
GYoung boy, done me bad, Cwent and did you Gwrong
GYoung boy, done me bad, I Cwent and did you Gwrong
[Pre-Chorus]
And I got C7high -igh
Lord I got Ghigh
I got a Dbone to pick with you
And I'm Csure you know its true
[Chorus]
EmOh, one Gday when Cyou're looking Gback
EmYou were Gyoung, and Cman you were Gsad
When you're Cyoung, you get Gsad
When you're Cyoung, you get Amsad
and you get DhighEm9  GM7/B  Dadd4/F#  
Oh, mGan!G  C  G  G  G  C  G  
[Verse 2]
GYoung gal, you done me bad, now I Cwent and did you Gwrong
GYoung gal, you done me bad, so I Cwent and did you Gwrong
[Pre-Chorus]
And I got C7high igh igh igh
Lord, I got Ghigh
You got a Dbone to pick with me
Lord, I Cwish you'd let me be
[Chorus]
EmOh, one Gday when Cyou're looking Gback
EmYou were Gyoung, and Cman you were Gsad
When you're Cyoung, you get Gsad
When you're Cyoung, you get Amsad
and you get DhighEm9  GM7/B  Dadd4/F#  
You get DhighEm9  GM7/B  Dadd4/F#  
[Bridge]
Gmaj7Oh the days, the rain would fall your CwayC/B  
Gmaj7Oh the days, the rain would fall your CwayC/B  
[Outro]
And you've been Amhigh
Cause you got DsadEm9  GM7/B  Dadd4/F#  
you got Dsad Em9   GM7/B   Dadd4/F#Woo!
Oh, mGan!G  C  G  
Oh, mGan!G  C  G  
Oh, mGan!G  C  G  
Oh, mGan!G  C  G  
All chords in this song (11)

The story behind the song

Ryan Adams is known for his prolific songwriting as a rock and country artist. This song comes from a live recording from early in his solo career. It captures the raw energy and introspective mood that often defines his work. At its heart, the title itself suggests a poignant reflection on the bittersweet complexities of youth.

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