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The document provides the chords and lyrics for the song '1999' by Prince from the 1982 album of the same name. It is designed for intermediate players and is in the key of F with standard tuning. The lyrics express themes of partying and living life to the fullest in the face of uncertainty.

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1999 Chords by Prince: Page 1/2

The document provides the chords and lyrics for the song '1999' by Prince from the 1982 album of the same name. It is designed for intermediate players and is in the key of F with standard tuning. The lyrics express themes of partying and living life to the fullest in the face of uncertainty.

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1999 Chords by Prince

Description: From the 1982 album 1999.


Difficulty: intermediate
Tuning: E A D G B E
Key: F

[Intro]
F Fsus4

[Verse 1]
F Fsus4
I was dreamin' when I wrote this
Eb/F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Forgive me if it goes astray
F Fsus4
But when I woke up this mornin'
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Coulda sworn it was judgment day
F Fsus4
The sky was all purple,
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
There were people runnin' everywhere
F Fsus4
Tryin' 2 run from the destruction,
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
U know I didn't even care

[Chorus 1]
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
say say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Verse 2]
F Fsus4
I was dreamin' when I wrote this
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
So sue me if I go 2 fast
F Fsus4
But life is just a party,
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
and parties weren't meant 2 last
F Fsus4
War is all around us,
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
my mind says prepare 2 fight
F Fsus4
So if I gotta die
Eb/F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
I'm gonna listen 2 my body tonight

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[Chorus 2]
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Yeah they say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Verse 3]
Lemme tell ya somethin'
F Fsus4
If U didn't come 2 party,
Eb/F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Don't bother knockin' on my door
F Fsus4
I got a lion in my pocket,
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
And baby he's ready 2 roar
F Fsus4
Yeah, everybody's got a bomb,
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
We could all die any day
F Fsus4
But before I'll let that happen,
Eb/F F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
I'll dance my life away

[Chorus 3]
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Yeah they say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Chorus 4]
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Yeah they say two thousand zero zero party over, Oops out of time
Bb Dm7 F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999

[Tag]

F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Yeah, 1999 (1999)
F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Don'tcha wanna go (1999)
F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
Don'tcha wanna go (1999)
F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
We could all die any day (1999)
F F Fsus4 F Fsus4 F
I don't wanna die,

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