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Forever Young Chords

Alphaville Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Forever Young Chords – Guitar

Alphaville’s synth-pop classic has become an anthem for graduations and celebrations. The four-chord progression translates perfectly to acoustic guitar for singalongs.

Synth-Pop Acoustic (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a steady, even strum. Let each chord ring for a full measure. This song is all about the big, anthemic feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D Em

Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while

C

Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies

G D Em

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst

C

Are you gonna drop the bomb or not

Chorus

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em C

Do you really want to live forever, forever, forever

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em

Do you really want to live forever

C G

Forever young

Verse 2

G D Em

Some are like water, some are like the heat

C

Some are a melody and some are the beat

G D Em

Sooner or later they all will be gone

C

Why don’t they stay young

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Forever Young Chords – Ukulele

Alphaville’s synth-pop classic has become an anthem for graduations and celebrations. The four-chord progression translates perfectly to acoustic guitar for singalongs.

Synth-Pop Acoustic (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, even strum. Let each chord ring for a full measure. This song is all about the big, anthemic feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D Em

Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while

C

Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies

G D Em

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst

C

Are you gonna drop the bomb or not

Chorus

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em C

Do you really want to live forever, forever, forever

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em

Do you really want to live forever

C G

Forever young

Verse 2

G D Em

Some are like water, some are like the heat

C

Some are a melody and some are the beat

G D Em

Sooner or later they all will be gone

C

Why don’t they stay young

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Forever Young Chords – Piano

Alphaville’s synth-pop classic has become an anthem for graduations and celebrations. The four-chord progression translates perfectly to acoustic guitar for singalongs.

Synth-Pop Acoustic (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, even strum. Let each chord ring for a full measure. This song is all about the big, anthemic feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D Em

Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while

C

Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies

G D Em

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst

C

Are you gonna drop the bomb or not

Chorus

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em C

Do you really want to live forever, forever, forever

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em

Do you really want to live forever

C G

Forever young

Verse 2

G D Em

Some are like water, some are like the heat

C

Some are a melody and some are the beat

G D Em

Sooner or later they all will be gone

C

Why don’t they stay young

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Forever Young Chords – Banjo

Alphaville’s synth-pop classic has become an anthem for graduations and celebrations. The four-chord progression translates perfectly to acoustic guitar for singalongs.

Synth-Pop Acoustic (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, even strum. Let each chord ring for a full measure. This song is all about the big, anthemic feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D Em

Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while

C

Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies

G D Em

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst

C

Are you gonna drop the bomb or not

Chorus

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em C

Do you really want to live forever, forever, forever

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em

Do you really want to live forever

C G

Forever young

Verse 2

G D Em

Some are like water, some are like the heat

C

Some are a melody and some are the beat

G D Em

Sooner or later they all will be gone

C

Why don’t they stay young

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Forever Young Chords – Mandolin

Alphaville’s synth-pop classic has become an anthem for graduations and celebrations. The four-chord progression translates perfectly to acoustic guitar for singalongs.

Synth-Pop Acoustic (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, even strum. Let each chord ring for a full measure. This song is all about the big, anthemic feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D Em

Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while

C

Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies

G D Em

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst

C

Are you gonna drop the bomb or not

Chorus

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em C

Do you really want to live forever, forever, forever

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em

Do you really want to live forever

C G

Forever young

Verse 2

G D Em

Some are like water, some are like the heat

C

Some are a melody and some are the beat

G D Em

Sooner or later they all will be gone

C

Why don’t they stay young

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Forever Young Chords – Harmonica

Alphaville’s synth-pop classic has become an anthem for graduations and celebrations. The four-chord progression translates perfectly to acoustic guitar for singalongs.

Synth-Pop Acoustic (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, even strum. Let each chord ring for a full measure. This song is all about the big, anthemic feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D Em

Let’s dance in style, let’s dance for a while

C

Heaven can wait we’re only watching the skies

G D Em

Hoping for the best but expecting the worst

C

Are you gonna drop the bomb or not

Chorus

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em C

Do you really want to live forever, forever, forever

G D Em C

Forever young, I want to be forever young

G D Em

Do you really want to live forever

C G

Forever young

Verse 2

G D Em

Some are like water, some are like the heat

C

Some are a melody and some are the beat

G D Em

Sooner or later they all will be gone

C

Why don’t they stay young