Judas Priest - You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.

A                          D
I've had enough of being programmed
And told what I ought to do
Let's get one thing straight, I'll choose my fate
And it's got nothing to do with you

The years are flying by and it's time I got high
Took a sample of the good things in life
This is a chance, I'm going to take
Gonna kick out trouble and strife

Chorus:
E                                G        D
I've grow sick and tired of the same old lies
E
Might look a little young, so what's wrong?
G                    D    C     A
You don't have to be old to be wise

No, I don't care that the people stare
Accuse me of going mad
Just get a long hard look into the mirror
Then, tell me now who's been had

The way things are going I won't get to show 'em
Go single all the time's up to me
So it's off with the ties, no compromise
Want to taste what it's like to be free

Chorus - x2

Alright, I'll gather my things, go through the door
Live and let live from now on
At last a free hand, no longer pre-planned
I got a will of my own

I go as I please, fend for myself
Pull all the stops, roll the dice
Out on my own, gonna go it alone
When I need it, then I'll ask for advice

You don't have to be old to be wise - x7

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C

Guitar chord C

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

G

Guitar chord G

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 "You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "You Don't Have to Be Old to Be Wise" by Judas Priest.

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