You're Gonna Miss This

by Trace Adkins
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Lyrics

She was (Db)star in’ out the (Ab)win dow

of their S U (Ab)V,

in com (Db)plain in’, say (Fm7)in’, “I can’t wait to turn eight een.”

She said, “I’ll make my own (Ab)mon ey and I’ll (Db)make my own (Ab)rules.”

Ma ma (Db)put the car in (Ab)park out there in (Eb)front of the school.

And she kissed her head

and said, “I was just like you.

’cause You’re gon na miss this.

You’re gon na want this back.

You’re gon na wish these days

had n’t gone (Db)by so fast.

These are some good times,

so take a good (Eb)look a round.

You (Fm)may not know it now,

but you’re gon na miss this.”

(Db)star in’ Be the (Ab)she knows she’s a brand new (Ab)bride

in com (Db)one bed room (Fm7)a part ment, wait and her dy stops

She said, He her it’s a (Ab)nice place.

She says, (Db)“It ’ll do (Ab)for

Starts ma (Db)talk in’ a bout (Ab)ba bies there and (Eb)buy in’ a house.

And Dad dy his head

and says, “I “Ba by, slow down,

’cause you’re gon na miss this.

You’re gon na want this back.

You’re gon na wish these days

had n’t gone (Db)by so fast.

These are some good times,

so take a good (Eb)look a round.

You (Fm)may not know it now,

but you’re gon na miss this.”

but you’re gon na miss this.”

Five years (Db)lat er there’s a plumb er work in’ on the wa ter heat er, dog’s (Ab)bark in’, phone’s ring in’, one kid’s cry in’, one kid’s scream in’ and she keeps a pol o giz in’.

He says, “They don’t (Eb)both er me.

I’ve (Ab)got two ba bies of my own.

One’s thir ty six,

one’s twen ty three.

but you’re gon na miss (Fm)may not (Eb)know it now,

but you’re gon na miss this.

You’re (Bbm7)gon na miss this.

Yeah,

you’re gon na miss this.”

You're Gonna Miss This — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins: 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 Ab, 150 BPM.

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

About “You're Gonna Miss This”

What key is "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins played in?
You're Gonna Miss This is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You're Gonna Miss This"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You're Gonna Miss This" 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 "You're Gonna Miss This"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You're Gonna Miss This"?
"You're Gonna Miss This" was originally performed by Trace Adkins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You're Gonna Miss This"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bbm7, C7, Db, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm, Fm7.
What other songs by Trace Adkins can I play here?
Try "HONKY TONK BADONKADONK", "TIMING IS EVERYTHING", "LADIES LOVE COUNTRY BOYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "You're Gonna Miss This" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins. 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 "You're Gonna Miss This" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "You're Gonna Miss This" 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.