Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Verse 1:
G minorGm
Dread shine your light
A#A#
So a child may follow
D#D# FF DmDm G minorGm
Many have been lost along the way
Until tonight
A#A#
Turns into tomorrow
D#D# FF DmDm
Teach them to be careful while at play
G minorGm
There’s nothing wrong with having fun
A#A#
Don’t let the system tame you
D#D# FF
It’s just a part of being young
G minorGm
And even though they’re quick to blame you
Picking on you like a plum
A#A#
Because your dream became true
D#D# FF
Now look what they’ve become
G minorGm
In open sight and plain view
They’ve already had a run
A#A#
So meanwhile they try to change you
D#D# FF
It’s not over till it’s done
DmDm
So please remain the same you
Chorus: x2
G minorGm
Hey young world (hey young world)
A#A#
Hey young world (hey young world)
D#D#
Hey young world
FF DmDm G minorGm
The world is yours
Verse 2:
G minorGm
Dread shine your light
A#A#
So a child may follow
D#D# FF DmDm G minorGm
Many have been lost along the way
Until tonight
A#A#
Turns into tomorrow
D#D# FF DmDm
Teach them to be careful while at play
G minorGm
You might not think you know enough
A#A#
Don’t let that deter you
D#D# FF
It’s all apart of growing up
G minorGm
And we’re all young enough to learn to
And don’t you live life in a rush
A#A#
The past cannot be returned to
D#D# FF
And when you feel like giving up
G minorGm
Remember patience is a virtue
When you fall try to get up
A#A#
Have some guts, I’m trying to urge you
D#D# FF
Be proud of owning up
DmDm
The truth will never hurt you
Chorus: x2
G minorGm
Hey young world (hey young world)
A#A#
Hey young world (hey young world)
D#D#
Hey young world
FF DmDm G minorGm
The world is yours
Verse 3:
G minorGm
Dread shine your light
A#A#
So a child may follow
D#D# FF DmDm G minorGm
Many have been lost along the way
Until tonight
A#A#
Turns into tomorrow
D#D# FF DmDm
Teach them to be careful while at play
G minorGm
So when you’re rising start, be wise and smart
A#A#
Try make your mark
D#D# FF
Don't you hype and floss, and drive to fast
DmDm G minorGm
'Cause life’s too short
Try make good times last 'cause time fly past
A#A#
D#D# FF
And if time is money, that means time cost
G minorGm
But it don’t cost money to joke and laugh
A#A#
D#D# FF
So if you love somebody hurry up and talk
Chorus:
G minorGm
Hey young world (hey young world)
A#A#
Hey young world (hey young world)
D#D#
Hey young world
FF DmDm G minorGm
The world is yours