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Chris Janson feat. Dolly Parton & Slash
πΈ Intro:
G Gm F C G
πΈ Verse 1:
G
I changed the number on my phone
Gm
My heart finally found a home
F C G F G
You can't be 21 forever
C
I put the bottle on the shelf
Gm7
Thought about more than just myself
F C G
You can't be 21 forever
πΈ Chorus:
F
There's a time for young and dumb
G
For lovers, lines and songs
C
You Go to bed in the morning
G
After you stumble in at dawn
F
Had to get my act together
Gm F G
Learn to appreciate stormy weather
Cm C G
You can't be 21 forever
πΈ Verse 3:
G C
The cards aren't always Jacks and Aces
Gm C
Pretty soon you gotta face it
F C G
You can't be 21 forever
πΈ Verse 4:
G C
Write your story, but turn the page
Gm Gm
Don't be afraid to act your age
F C G
You can't be 21 forever
πΈ Chorus:
F
There's a time for young and dumb
G
For lovers, lines and songs
C
You Go to bed in the morning
G
After you stumble in at dawn
F
Had to get my act together
Gm F G
Learn to appreciate stormy weather
Cm C G
You can't be 21 forever
Guitar πΈ Solo:
G C Gm G
F C G
πΈ Bridge:
F
So enjoy it while you can
G
Cause it's just a number man
C G
Like wine you get better all the time
F
And there's a beauty with growing up
Gm F G
So pour it out and fill the cup
Cm C Gm
Cause you can't be 21 forever
F Cm C G
No, you can't be 21 forever
C Gm F C G
Forever
Outro-Guitar πΈ Solo:
G C Gm F
G C Gm C G F
G C Gm C F
G C Gm Gm C
F G C Gm
C F Cm G C
Gm G F Fm G
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Published: May 6, 2023
Last Updated: March 14, 2026