Guns N' Roses - 14 Years: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "14 Years" 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.

Learn 14 Years Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Guns N' Roses

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "14 Years" smoothly on your guitar.

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G#m        F#
I try and feel the sunshine
E              D#
You bring the rain
G#m          F#
You try and hold me down
E             D#
With your complains

You cry and moan and complain
You whine an tear
Up to my neck in sorrow
The touch you bring

G#m              B           C#
You don't just step inside to  14 years
G#m         B               C#
So hard to keep my own head... That's what I say
       G#m               B
You know. I've been the beggar.
C#
I've played the thief
G#m        B C#
I was the dog they all tried to beat

Chorus:
                G#m           F#
   But it's been 14 years of silence
             C#
   It's been 14 years of pain
             G#m                F#
   It's been 14 years that are gone forever
           C#
   And I'll never have again

Your stupid girlfreinds tell you
That I'm to blame
Well, they're all used-up has-beens
Out of the game

This time I'll have the last word
You hear what I say
I tried to see it your way
It won't work today

You just don't step inside to, to 14 years
So hard to keep my own head, that's what I say,
you know. I've been the dealer
hangin' on your street
I was the dog they all tried to beat

Chorus

Bullshit and contemplation
Gossip's their trade
If they knew half the real truth
What would they say

Well, I'm past the point of concern
It's time to play
These last 4 years of madness
Sure put me straight

You don't get back 14 years in just one day
So hard to keep my own head, just go away, you know
Just like a hooker, she said, "Nothin's for free"
Oh, I tried to see it your way
I tried to see it your way


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C#

Guitar chord C#

D#

Guitar chord D#

E

Guitar chord E

F#

Guitar chord F#

G#m

Guitar chord G#m

B

Guitar chord B

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 "14 Years" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "14 Years" by Guns N' Roses.