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Salad Days

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1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

So this is how mac plays it acoustically and it matches up with the record real nice. 
For the G chord use this pattern while strumming: 
e|---3----3---3---3--------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---0----0---0---0--------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---0----0---0---0--------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---0----0---0---0--------------------------------------------------------------| x3
A|---3----2---0---2--------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---0----0---0---3--------------------------------------------------------------|
            D7             C7
And for the  chord use the  shape slid up two frets.
G
As I’m getting older, chip up on my shoulder
                      D7               G
Rolling through life, to roll over and die
[Scat Singing] 
 GD7
(-)
G
Missing Hippie Jon, salad days are gone
                      D7               G
Remembering things just to tell ‘em so long
[Scat Singing] 
 GD7
(-)
G  Em    Am                    D7
Oh mama, actin’ like my life’s already over
G  Em    Am                    D7
Oh dear, act your age and try another year
G
Always feeling tired, smiling when required
                       D7            G
Write another year off and kindly resign
[Scat Singing] 
 GD7
(-)
G
Salad days are gone, missing Hippie Jon
                          D7           G
Remember the days just to tell ‘em so long
[Scat Singing] 
 GD7
(-)
G  Em    Am                    D7
Oh mama, actin’ like my life’s already over
G  Em    Am                    D7
Oh dear, act your age and try another year
G  Em    Am                    D7
Oh mama, actin’ like my life’s already over
G  Em    Am                    D7
Oh dear, act your age and try another year

Salad Days chords and lyrics

Free chords for Salad Days by Mac DeMarco. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

So this is how mac plays it acoustically and it matches up with the record real nice. 
For the G chord use this pattern while strumming: 
And for the D7 chord use the C7 shape slid up two frets.
[Scat Singing] 
(G-D7)
[Scat Singing] 
(G-D7)
[Scat Singing] 
(G-D7)
[Scat Singing] 
(G-D7)

Salad Days Chords by Mac DeMarco

Learn how to play Salad Days by Mac DeMarco with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Salad Days chords”, “Salad Days guitar chords”, or “Mac DeMarco Salad Days 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 Salad Days chords and for experienced players who want accurate Salad Days lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, B, D, A, E, D7.

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Many players learn "Salad Days" by Mac DeMarco with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Mac DeMarco below.

What key is "Salad Days" in?

The chords for "Salad Days" show the original chord names (including G, B, D, A, E, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.