Young Girl

by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
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Lyrics

(Eb)Young girl, get (Dm)out of my mind,

my love for you is (Dm)way out of line.

Bet ter (Cm7)run, girl,

you’re much too (Ab)young, (Gb)girl.

With all the (Cm7)charms of a (Bbmaj7)wom an,

you’ve kept the (Cm7)se cret of your (Bbmaj7)youth.

You led me to be lieve you’re (Gm)old e nough

to (C7)give me love

and now it (F7)hurts to know the (Gb)truth.

Oh.

(Eb)Young

girl, get (Dm)out of my mind,

my love for you is (Dm)way out of line.

Bet ter (Cm7)run,

girl,

you’re much too (Ab)young,

(Gb)girl.

Be neath your (Cm7)per

fume and (Bbmaj7)make up,

you’re just a (Cm7)ba by in dis (Bbmaj7)guise.

And though you know that it is (Gm)wrong to be a (C7)lone with me,

that come on (F7)look is in your (Gb)eyes.

Oh.

Oh.

(Eb)Young girl, get (Dm)out of my mind,

my love for you is (Dm)way out of line.

Bet ter (Cm7)run, girl,

you’re much too (Ab)young, (Gb)girl.

(Eb)Young girl, get (Dm)out of my mind,

my love for you is (Dm)way out of line.

Bet ter (Cm7)run, girl,

you’re much too (Ab)young, (Gb)girl.

Young Girl — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap: 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Young Girl”

What key is "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap played in?
Young Girl is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Young Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Young Girl" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Young Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Young Girl"?
"Young Girl" was originally performed by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Young Girl"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, C7, Cm7, D7, Dm, +4 more.
What other songs by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap can I play here?
Try "Young Girl". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Young Girl" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Young Girl" by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. 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 "Young Girl" 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 "Young Girl" 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.