Here are the chords for “Older” by George Michael — in the key of Em (Em, Gm, E and Bm7). It's rated Advanced. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords:EmGmEBm7GAmDBCBbmaj7Bm
Chords for Older
Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: AdvancedPop
B
3
90
EmI should have known
GmIt seemed too easy
EmYou were there
GmAnd I was breathing bluEeGm
Bm7Strange
GDon?t you think I?m looking oldBm7er?
GBut something good has happened to me
AmChange is a straDnger
BYou have yet to know
GWell you?re out of timCe
AmI?m letting go
BYou?ll be finCe
AmWell that much I know
BYou?re out of timeC
AmI?m letting go
A#maj7I?m not the man you wantD
EmI should have known
GmIt seemed too easy
EmYou were there
GmI thought I needed youEGm
Bm7Strange
GDon?t you think I?m looking oldBm7er?
GBut something good has happened to me
AmChange is a strangDer
BWho never seems to show
GWell you?re out of timCe
AmI?m letting go
BYou?ll be fineC
B(or maybe you wont)
BYou?re out of timeC
AmI?m letting go
A#maj7I?m not the man you wantD
EmI never should have looked back in Amyour direction
BmI know that
EmJust the saAmme old fights again, baby
EmThese are wasted days withAmout affection
BI?m not that foolish anymore
GWell you?re out of timCe
AmI?m letting go
BYou?ll be fineC
B(or maybe you wont)
BYou?re out of timCe
AmI?m letting go
A#maj7I?m not the man you wantD
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About Older
“Older” by George Michael is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 11 chords — Em, Gm, E, Bm7, G, Am, D and B, and a few more — with the progression centred on Em, Gm and E. 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.
Older — FAQ
What key is “Older” in?
“Older” by George Michael is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Older”?
“Older” uses 11 chords: Em, Gm, E, Bm7, G, Am, D and B, and a few more.
