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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: IntermediatePop
B
3
90
BWholl walk me down to churcAh
Gwhen Im sixty yearF#s of age
EmWhen the ragged dog they gave me
F#has been ten years in the grave
BAnd senorita play Aguitar,
Gplay it just for youF# 
EmMy rosary has broken and
F#my beads have all slipped Bthrough
BYouve hung up your great coaAt
Gand youve laid dowF#n your gun
EmYou know the war you fought
F#in wasnt too much fun
BAnd the future youre givinAg me
Gholds nothing for F#a gun
EmIve no wish to be living sixty years F#on
BYes Ill sit with you and talkA 
Glet your eyes reliF#ve again
EmI know my vintage prayers
F#would be very much the same
BAnd Magdelena plays the orgAan,
Gplays it justF# for you
EmYour choral lamp that burns so low
F#when you are passing through
BAnd the future youre giving Ame
Gholds nothing forF# a gun
BIve no wish to be Aliving sixty years onB 
 
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About 60 Years

Elton John's “60 Years” is a pop 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.

Is there a play-along video for “60 Years”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “60 Years”?

“60 Years” is categorised as Pop.