Zolita’s viral hit resonates deeply with eldest daughters everywhere, exploring themes of responsibility, people-pleasing, and growing up too fast. Four simple chords carry powerful lyrics.
Indie Pop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the strumming steady and let the lyrics carry the emotion. The minor key gives it the right introspective feel. Play softly during the verse and open up for the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I never got to be young
AmF
Took care of everybody
CG
Forgot about myself
Chorus
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I’m everyone’s mother
AmF
I put the world on my shoulders
CG
‘Cause nobody else would bother
AmFCG
I’m the eldest daughter
Verse 2
AmF
I learned to read the room
CG
Before I learned to read
AmF
Everyone else’s feelings
CG
Before I found my own
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Eldest Daughter Chords – Ukulele
Zolita’s viral hit resonates deeply with eldest daughters everywhere, exploring themes of responsibility, people-pleasing, and growing up too fast. Four simple chords carry powerful lyrics.
Indie Pop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the strumming steady and let the lyrics carry the emotion. The minor key gives it the right introspective feel. Play softly during the verse and open up for the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I never got to be young
AmF
Took care of everybody
CG
Forgot about myself
Chorus
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I’m everyone’s mother
AmF
I put the world on my shoulders
CG
‘Cause nobody else would bother
AmFCG
I’m the eldest daughter
Verse 2
AmF
I learned to read the room
CG
Before I learned to read
AmF
Everyone else’s feelings
CG
Before I found my own
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Eldest Daughter Chords – Piano
Zolita’s viral hit resonates deeply with eldest daughters everywhere, exploring themes of responsibility, people-pleasing, and growing up too fast. Four simple chords carry powerful lyrics.
Indie Pop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the strumming steady and let the lyrics carry the emotion. The minor key gives it the right introspective feel. Play softly during the verse and open up for the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I never got to be young
AmF
Took care of everybody
CG
Forgot about myself
Chorus
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I’m everyone’s mother
AmF
I put the world on my shoulders
CG
‘Cause nobody else would bother
AmFCG
I’m the eldest daughter
Verse 2
AmF
I learned to read the room
CG
Before I learned to read
AmF
Everyone else’s feelings
CG
Before I found my own
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Eldest Daughter Chords – Banjo
Zolita’s viral hit resonates deeply with eldest daughters everywhere, exploring themes of responsibility, people-pleasing, and growing up too fast. Four simple chords carry powerful lyrics.
Indie Pop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the strumming steady and let the lyrics carry the emotion. The minor key gives it the right introspective feel. Play softly during the verse and open up for the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I never got to be young
AmF
Took care of everybody
CG
Forgot about myself
Chorus
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I’m everyone’s mother
AmF
I put the world on my shoulders
CG
‘Cause nobody else would bother
AmFCG
I’m the eldest daughter
Verse 2
AmF
I learned to read the room
CG
Before I learned to read
AmF
Everyone else’s feelings
CG
Before I found my own
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Eldest Daughter Chords – Mandolin
Zolita’s viral hit resonates deeply with eldest daughters everywhere, exploring themes of responsibility, people-pleasing, and growing up too fast. Four simple chords carry powerful lyrics.
Indie Pop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the strumming steady and let the lyrics carry the emotion. The minor key gives it the right introspective feel. Play softly during the verse and open up for the chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I never got to be young
AmF
Took care of everybody
CG
Forgot about myself
Chorus
AmF
I’m the eldest daughter
CG
I’m everyone’s mother
AmF
I put the world on my shoulders
CG
‘Cause nobody else would bother
AmFCG
I’m the eldest daughter
Verse 2
AmF
I learned to read the room
CG
Before I learned to read
AmF
Everyone else’s feelings
CG
Before I found my own
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Eldest Daughter Chords – Harmonica
Zolita’s viral hit resonates deeply with eldest daughters everywhere, exploring themes of responsibility, people-pleasing, and growing up too fast. Four simple chords carry powerful lyrics.
Indie Pop (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the strumming steady and let the lyrics carry the emotion. The minor key gives it the right introspective feel. Play softly during the verse and open up for the chorus.