A classic rock song by Faces about the wisdom that comes too late in life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCD
I thought he was a bitter man
GCDEm
He used to speak of lives torn apart
CDG
When the walls came tumbling down
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Verse 2
GCDGCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
GCDGCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
GCD
They told me I was foolish
GCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDG
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Bridge
EmCDEmCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
EmCDEmCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
EmCD
They told me I was foolish
EmCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDEm
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Outro
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCDEm
Now I feel sure those tears of his
CDG
Were brought because he knew
CD
Ooh la la
GCD
Ooh la la, la la, yeah
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ooh La La"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ooh La La" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ooh La La" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ooh La La"?
It was written by Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Ooh La La Chords – Ukulele
A classic rock song by Faces about the wisdom that comes too late in life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCD
I thought he was a bitter man
GCDEm
He used to speak of lives torn apart
CDG
When the walls came tumbling down
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Verse 2
GCDGCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
GCDGCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
GCD
They told me I was foolish
GCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDG
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Bridge
EmCDEmCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
EmCDEmCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
EmCD
They told me I was foolish
EmCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDEm
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Outro
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCDEm
Now I feel sure those tears of his
CDG
Were brought because he knew
CD
Ooh la la
GCD
Ooh la la, la la, yeah
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ooh La La"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ooh La La" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ooh La La" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ooh La La"?
It was written by Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Ooh La La Chords – Piano
A classic rock song by Faces about the wisdom that comes too late in life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCD
I thought he was a bitter man
GCDEm
He used to speak of lives torn apart
CDG
When the walls came tumbling down
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Verse 2
GCDGCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
GCDGCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
GCD
They told me I was foolish
GCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDG
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Bridge
EmCDEmCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
EmCDEmCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
EmCD
They told me I was foolish
EmCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDEm
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Outro
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCDEm
Now I feel sure those tears of his
CDG
Were brought because he knew
CD
Ooh la la
GCD
Ooh la la, la la, yeah
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ooh La La"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ooh La La" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ooh La La" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ooh La La"?
It was written by Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Ooh La La Chords – Banjo
A classic rock song by Faces about the wisdom that comes too late in life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCD
I thought he was a bitter man
GCDEm
He used to speak of lives torn apart
CDG
When the walls came tumbling down
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Verse 2
GCDGCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
GCDGCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
GCD
They told me I was foolish
GCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDG
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Bridge
EmCDEmCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
EmCDEmCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
EmCD
They told me I was foolish
EmCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDEm
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Outro
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCDEm
Now I feel sure those tears of his
CDG
Were brought because he knew
CD
Ooh la la
GCD
Ooh la la, la la, yeah
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ooh La La"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ooh La La" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ooh La La" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ooh La La"?
It was written by Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Ooh La La Chords – Mandolin
A classic rock song by Faces about the wisdom that comes too late in life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCD
I thought he was a bitter man
GCDEm
He used to speak of lives torn apart
CDG
When the walls came tumbling down
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Verse 2
GCDGCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
GCDGCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
GCD
They told me I was foolish
GCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDG
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Bridge
EmCDEmCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
EmCDEmCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
EmCD
They told me I was foolish
EmCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDEm
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Outro
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCDEm
Now I feel sure those tears of his
CDG
Were brought because he knew
CD
Ooh la la
GCD
Ooh la la, la la, yeah
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ooh La La"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ooh La La" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ooh La La" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ooh La La"?
It was written by Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Ooh La La Chords – Harmonica
A classic rock song by Faces about the wisdom that comes too late in life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCD
I thought he was a bitter man
GCDEm
He used to speak of lives torn apart
CDG
When the walls came tumbling down
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Verse 2
GCDGCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
GCDGCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
GCD
They told me I was foolish
GCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDG
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Bridge
EmCDEmCD
The candy-apple tarts they offered
EmCDEmCD
I declined with the thrill of youth
EmCD
They told me I was foolish
EmCDEm
So I turned my back on love
CDEm
How foolish, yes, I was
Chorus
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DG
When I was younger
C
I wish that I knew what I know now
DEm
When I was stronger
Outro
GCD
Poor old granddad
GCD
I laughed at all his words
GCDEm
Now I feel sure those tears of his
CDG
Were brought because he knew
CD
Ooh la la
GCD
Ooh la la, la la, yeah
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
GC
Ooh la la
D
I wish that I knew what I know now
GCD
When I was younger
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ooh La La"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ooh La La" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ooh La La" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ooh La La"?
It was written by Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, and released in 1973.