Older

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intro: E / Gm x 2
EmI should have known
It Gmseemed too easy
EmYou were there
GmAnd I was breathing EblueGm  
Bm7Strange
GDon’t you think I’m looking Bm7older?
GBut something good has happened to me
AmChange is a sDtranger
BYou have yet to know
GWell you’re out of Ctime
AmI’m letting go
BYou’ll be Cfine
AmWell that much I know
BYou’re out of tCime
AmI’m letting go
Bbmaj7I’m not the man you wanDt
EmI should have known
GmIt seemed too easy
EmYou were there
GmI thought I needed EyouGm  
Bm7Strange
GDon’t you think I’m looking Bm7older?
GBut something good has happened to me
AmChange is a strDanger
BWho never seems to show
GWell you’re out of Ctime
AmI’m letting go
BYou’ll be fCine
B(or maybe you wont)
BYou’re out of tCime
AmI’m letting go
Bbmaj7I’m not the man you wantD  
Bm/ D/ Bm/ Em/ Am/ D/ B  
EmI never should have looked back Amin your direction
BmI know that
Just the same oEmld fightAms again, baby
EmThese are wasted days wAmithout affection
BI’m not that foolish anymore
GWell you’re out of Ctime
AmI’m letting go
BYou’ll be fCine
B(or maybe you wont)
BYou’re out of Ctime
AmI’m letting go
Bbmaj7I’m not the man you wantD  
E/ Gm/ Em/ Gm.....
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The story behind the song

This song captures a jazzy, moody reflection on a past relationship, where the singer confronts a former lover. It's a moment of clarity, where he declares he's no longer the person they want, recognizing that the time spent without true affection was wasted. The lyrics convey a sense of moving on, no longer foolishly holding onto something that isn't there. It plays like a mature farewell, a declaration of self-awareness and growth.

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About Older Chords by George Michael

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