Too Old To Die Young

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To play the Easy Chords for Too Old To Die Young, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[D][G][C] [Em] x2

G Eighteen was a D rocket ride
Em I lit the fuse and I C held on tight
G Every day was a D Friday night
And Em I got the scars to C prove itG It all blew up at D2b5
Em Saw those telephone poles C flying byAnd G I don't remember D much that night
I'm just C lucky I [C/B] got C through it

[Chorus]
And G I let it D run like an open vein
Am Loved the pleasure and C cursed the pain
G Oh D foolish things I've C done [C/B] CI'm too old now to die young

[G][D][Em][C]

G Woke up alone at D3b5
Em Just across town from C my ex wife
I G get my two kids every D Friday night
And I Em work all week to do it C
Their G momma and me couldn't D work it outOh but Em that don't seem to C matter nowG They're all that I D care about
And I C got their [C/B] love C to prove it

[Chorus]

[Em][G][D] [C] x3
And G I let it D run like an open vein
Am Loved the pleasure and C cursed the pain
G Oh [D/F#] foolish things I've C done [C/B] CAnd G I never D thought I'd make it here
Am Wish I could live another C100 years
G Oh Em foolish things I've C done [C/B] CI'm too old now to die young G D EmI'm C too old now to die young G D EmI'm C too old [C/B] Know to C die young G

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Number Seven (Deluxe)

Released 2026

Genre

Acoustic Pop Alt-country

Songwriter Will Hoge

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic Pop

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Too Old To Die Young by Will Hoge is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti D/F# (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Too Old To Die Young by Will Hoge: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – C – ii – C/B – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D G C Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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C/B D/F#

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – C – ii – C/B – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Too Old To Die Young (Will Hoge)?

To play the Easy Chords for Too Old To Die Young, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Too Old To Die Young?

The original recording key for Too Old To Die Young by Will Hoge is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Number Seven (Deluxe)

Released 2026

Genre

Acoustic Pop Alt-country

Songwriter Will Hoge

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio (Versi 2) Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Too Old To Die Young?

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