They're Either Too Young Or Too Old

by Jimmy Dorsey
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(CN.C.)You (F)marched a way and (Caug)left this town as (Cm)emp ty (D7)as (Bbm)can (Am)be,

I (Bb)can’t sit un der the (Fmaj7)ap ple tree with (G7)an y one else but (C9)me.

For there (Gm)is no (D7)sec ret (Gm)lov er,

that the (Eb7)draft board (D7)did n’t dis (Db7)cov (C7)er.

(CN.C.)They’re (F)eith er too young or too (F)old,

they’re eith er too gray or too (F)grass (F#dim7)y green, (C7)the (F)pick in’s are poor and the (Am)crop (Abdim)is lean, (C7)what’s (Gm7)good is in the (C7)arm y, what’s (Gm7)left will nev er (C7)harm me.

They’re (F)eith er too old or too (F)young,

so darl ing, you’ll nev er get (Bm7)stung.

To (A)mor row I’ll go (E7)hik ing with that (A)Ea gle Scout un (E)less I (A)get a call from (E7)grand pa for a (A)snap py (E7)game of (A)chess.

(C9)I’m (F)find ing it eas y to (F)stay good as gold.

They’re (Bb6)eith (Dm)er (Gm7)too young or too (Abdim7)old.

(C7)They’re warm (F)cold,

fast (F)fast (F#dim7)a sleep, (C7)so, (F)darl ing, be lieve me, I’m (Am)yours (Abdim)to keep, (C7)there (Gm7)is n’t an y (C7)gra vy, the (Gm7)gra vy’s in the (C7)Na vy.

fresh (F)stale,

there is no a vail a ble (Bm7)male.

I (A)will con fess to (E7)one ro mance I’m (A)sure you will al (E)low, he (A)tries to ser e (E7)nade me but his (A)voice is (E7)chang ing (A)now.

(F)keep things con trolled.

They’re (Bb6)eith (Dm)er (Gm7)too young or too (Abdim7)old.

(C7)They’re (F)old.

I’ll (Gm7)nev er, nev er (C7)fail ya, while (Gm7)you are in Aus (C7)tra lia, or (Gm7)out in the A (C7)leu tians, or (Gm7)off a mong the (C7)Roosh ians and (Gm7)fly ing o ver (C7)E gypt, your (Gm7)heart will nev er (C7)be gypped, and (Gm7)when you get to (C7)In di a, I’ll (Gm7)still be what I’ve (C7)been to ya.

I’ve (F)looked the field o ver, and (F)lo, and be hold!

They’re (Bb6)eith (Dm)er (Gm7)too young or too (F)old.

They're Either Too Young Or Too Old — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" by Jimmy Dorsey: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 68 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “They're Either Too Young Or Too Old”

Can I sing "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" by Jimmy Dorsey in?
The backing track is in Bb at 68 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old"?
"They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" was originally performed by Jimmy Dorsey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" by Jimmy Dorsey. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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