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7 Years Chords

Lukas Graham Beginner Key of Em 4 Chords 2 min read

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

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Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Guitar

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

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Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

Dtap to play

Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Ukulele

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

Dtap to play

Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Piano

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

Dtap to play

Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Banjo

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

Dtap to play

Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Mandolin

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

Dtap to play

Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Harmonica

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

Dtap to play

Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Violin

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

Dtap to play

Key

Em Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Range

Varies by singer

Chords

Em · G · Cmaj7 · D

7 Years Chords – Vocal

Lukas Graham’s autobiographical coming-of-age ballad traces life from childhood to old age. The piano-driven track builds emotionally through each life stage.

Flowing Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: On piano, use a gentle arpeggiated pattern in the verses and switch to full chords in the chorus. Let the dynamics mirror the lyrics’ emotional journey.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the four chords

You need Em, G, Cmaj7, and D. On piano, Cmaj7 adds beautiful color — just a C chord with a B note.

2

Verse progression

The verse follows Em-G-Cmaj7-D. Play it slowly and let the chords ring. The song is more spoken/sung, so the instrumental backing should be understated.

3

Chorus

Same progression with more intensity. Build the dynamics as the lyrics build.

4

Emotional arc

Each verse covers a different age. Match your playing intensity to the emotional weight — start gentle, build through the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Em G

Once I was seven years old, my mama told me

Cmaj7 D

Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was seven years old

Verse 2

Em G

It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger

Cmaj7 D

Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker

Em G

By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor

Cmaj7 D

Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure

Chorus

Em G

Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me

Cmaj7 D

Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely

Em G

Once I was eleven years old

Practice tip: The Cmaj7 chord gives this song its character. On guitar, it’s almost like a C chord but leave the high E string open. On piano, add the B note to your C major chord.