Learn to play "18" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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A F#m G I wish that I was eighteen, A Do all the things, F#m G You read in a magazine A F#m G C G D I'm not saying I wanna be Charlie Sheen. A F#m G She's just a little bit older, A F#m G But I want to get to know her, A F#m G C G D But she said it's already over. Em G So tell me what else can I do' A I bought my fake ID for you. Chorus: D A She told me to meet her there, Em I can't afford the bus fare, I'm not old enough for her, G Gm I'm just waiting 'til I'm eighteen. I think she wants to get with me, but she's got a job in the city Says that she's always too busy (Hey!) She's got a naughty tattoo in a place that I wanna get to But my mom still drives me to school So, tell me, what else can I do? I bought my fake ID for you Chorus: She told me to meet her there I can't afford the bus fare I'm not old enough for her I'm just waiting till I'm eighteen You got me waiting in a queue For a bar I can't get into I'm not old enough for you I'm just waiting till I'm eighteen Bm In my bedroom thinking of ya, Her pictures in my private folder, I know one day that I will hold her, Em I'll make my move when I get older. G Make my move when I get older. Chorus: She told me to meet her there I can't afford the bus fare I'm not old enough for her I'm just waiting till I'm eighteen You got me waiting in a queue For a bar I can't get into I'm not old enough for you I'm just waiting till I'm eighteen I'm so sick of waiting till I'm eighteen (Haha) You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA C D Em F#m G Gm Bm Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "18" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "18" by 5 Seconds of Summer.