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(Em)Once I was sev en years (G)old, my ma ma told (Cmaj7)me, “Go make your self some friends or you’ll be (D)lone ly.” (Em)Once I was sev en years (G)old.
It was a big, big (G)world, but we thought we were big ger.
Push ing each oth er to the lim its, we were (D)learn ing quick er.
By e lev en, smok ing (G)herb and drink ing burn ing li quor.
Nev er rich so we were out to make that (D)stead y fig ure.
(Em)Once I was e lev en years (G)old, my dad dy told (C)me, “Go get your self a wife or you’ll be (D)lone ly.” (Em)Once I was e lev en years (G)old.
I al ways had that (G)dream like don’t my dad dy be fore me, so I start ed writ ing songs, I start ed (D)writ ing sto ries.
Some thing a bout that glo ry, just al ways seemed to bore me ’cause on ly those I real ly love will ev er (D)real ly know me.
(Em)Once I was twen ty years (G)old, my sto ry got (Cmaj7)told I be fore the morn ing sun, when life was (D)lone ly.
(Em)Once I was twen ty years (G)old.
I on ly see my (G)goals, I don’t be lieve in be fail ure ’cause I know the small est voic es, they can (D)make it ma jor.
I got my boys that with me, at least ways those in fa vor, if we don’t meet be fore I leave, I hope I’ll (D)see you lat er.
(Em)Once I was twen ty years (G)old, my sto ry got (Cmaj7)told, I was writ the ev ’ry thing I saw be (D)fore me.
(Em)Once I was twen ty years (G)old.
(Em)Soon we’ll be thir ty years (G)old.
Our songs have been (C)sold, we’ve trav elled a round the world and we’re still (D)roam ing.
(Em)Soon we’ll be thir ty years (G)old.
I’m still learn ing a bout (G)life.
My wom an brought chil dren for me so I can sing them all my songs and I can (D)tell them sto ries.
Most of my boys are with me, (G)some are still out seek ing glo ry and some I had to leave be hind.
My broth er, (G)I’m still sor ry.
(C)Soon I’ll be six ty years (Em)old.
My dad dy got six ty (D)one.
Re mem ber life and then your (G)life be comes a bet ter one.
I made a man so hap py (D)when I wrote a (Em)let ter once.
I hope my chil dren come and vis it once or twice a month.
(C)Soon I’ll be six ty years (Em)old.
Will I think the world is (D)cold or will I have a lot of (G)chil dren who can warm me?
(C)Soon I’ll be six ty years (Em)old.
(Em)Soon I’ll be six ty years (G)old.
Will I think the world is (C)cold or will I have a lot of chil dren who can (D)hold me?
(Em)Soon I’ll be six ty years (G)old.
(Em)Once I was sev en years (G)old, my ma ma told (Cmaj7)me, “Go make your self some friends or you’ll be (D)lone ly.” (Em)Once I was sev en years (G)old.
(Em)Once I was sev en years (G)old.
7 Years — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "7 Years" by Lukas Graham: 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 E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “7 Years”
- What key is "7 Years" by Lukas Graham played in?
- 7 Years is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "7 Years"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "7 Years" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "7 Years"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "7 Years"?
- "7 Years" was originally performed by Lukas Graham. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Lukas Graham can I play here?
- Try "7 Years", "FUNERAL", "YOU'RE NOT THERE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "7 Years" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "7 Years" by Lukas Graham. 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 "7 Years" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "7 Years" 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.