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60 Years Chords

Here are the chords for “60 Years” by Elton John — in the key of B (B, A, G and F#). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:BAGF#Em

Chords for 60 Years

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
3
90
B A
 Wholl walk me down to church
G F#
 when Im sixty years of age
Em
 When the ragged dog they gave me
F#
 has been ten years in the grave
B A
 And senorita play guitar,
G F#
 play it just for you
Em
 My rosary has broken and
F# B
 my beads have all slipped through
B A
 Youve hung up your great coat
G F#
 and youve laid down your gun
Em
 You know the war you fought
F#
 in wasnt too much fun
B A
 And the future youre giving me
G F#
 holds nothing for a gun
Em F#
 Ive no wish to be living sixty years on
B A
 Yes Ill sit with you and talk
G F#
 let your eyes relive again
Em
 I know my vintage prayers
F#
 would be very much the same
B A
 And Magdelena plays the organ,
G F#
 plays it just for you
Em
 Your choral lamp that burns so low
F#
 when you are passing through
B A
 And the future youre giving me
G F#
 holds nothing for a gun
B A B
 Ive no wish to be living sixty years on
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About 60 Years

Elton John's “60 Years” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — B, A, G, F# and Em — with the progression centred on B, A and G. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

60 Years — FAQ

What key is “60 Years” in?

“60 Years” by Elton John is in the key of B. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “60 Years”?

“60 Years” uses 5 chords: B, A, G, F# and Em.

Is “60 Years” easy to play on guitar?

“60 Years” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “60 Years”?

“60 Years” is performed by Elton John.