*I know the other version has a 5 star rating but if you
take a moment to look at my version you will see it
is MUCH more correct with Significant Differences.
*This is how the verse chords should be played(not this exact timing but the basic idea)
e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
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G|-----3-3-------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|3-3--3-3---5/7---5-5--5/7---5-5--------------------------------------------|
A|3-3--1-1---3/5---5-5--3/5---5-5--------------------------------------------|
E|1-1--------------3-3--------3-3--------------------------------------------|
F5 Bb5 C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
/ = slide up
{Intro}
F5 Bb5
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
F5 Bb5
YOLO, you only live once.
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
The battle cry of a generation.
F5 Bb5
This life is a precious gift.
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
So don't get too crazy, It's not worth the risk.
{Chorus w/Adam Levine}
F Bb Dm
You know that we are still young, so don't be dumb
Bb
Don't trust anyone, 'cause you'll only live once.
{Verse 1}
F Bb
Uh, you only live once that's the motto,
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
so take a chill pill ease up the throttle.
F Bb
Never go to loud clubs 'cause it's bad for your ears,
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
your friends will all be sorry when they can't hear.
F Bb
And stay the hell away from drugs 'cause they not legal,
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
then bury all your money in the backyard like a beagle.
F Bb
'cause you should never trust a bank they've been known to fail,
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
and never travel by car or bus, water, by rail.
F Bb
And don't travel by plane and don't travel at all,
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
build a bomb shelter basement with titanium wall.
F Bb
And wear titanium suits in case pianos fall on 'ya,
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
and never go to saunas 'cause they're crawling with piranhas.
F Bb
And never take the stairs 'cause they're often unsafe,
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
you only live once, don't let it go to waste.
{Chorus 2}
F Bb Dm
You know that we are still young, so hold on from the fun
Bb
Cook your meat 'till it's done, 'cause you'll only live once.
{Verse 2}
F Bb
Yeah, and here’s another piece of advice:
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
Stay away from kids cause their hair is filled with mad lice.
F Bb
There’s no such thing as too much Purell.
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
This a cautionary tale, word to George Orwell.
F Bb
So don’t 1980 force any plugs into sockets.
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
Always wear a chastity belt and triple lock it.
F Bb
Then hire a taster make him check your food for poison.
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
And if you think your mailman is a spy then destroy him.
F Bb
No blankets or pajamas they can choke you in your sleep.
C5 D5 G5 {Mute}
Two words about furniture: killing machines.
F Bb
Board your windows up the sun is bad for your health.
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
And always wear a straight jacket so your safe from yourself.
{Verse 3 w/Kendrick Lamar}
F
Uh huh, Take no chances (no chances)
Bb
Stop freelancing’ (right now)
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
Invest in your future, don’t dilute your finances (uh huh)
F Bb
401K, make sure it’s low risk
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
Then get some real estate (how much?) 4.2%
F
Thirty year mortgage,
Bb
that’s important, that’s a great deal
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
And if you can’t afford it, don’t forge it on your last bill
F Bb
Renting is for suckers right now. A dependable savings,
C5 D5 G5 {Mute}
And you’ll retire with money in your account. Beast!
{Verse 4/Pre Chorus}
F Bb
YOLO, say no no.
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
Isolate yourself and just roll
F Bb
Solo, be care-folo
C5 D5 G5 C5 D5 G5
You oughta look out also stands for YOLO.
{Chorus 3}
F Bb Dm
You know that we are still young. Burn the prints off your thumbs
Bb
Then pull out all your teeth, so you can’t bite your tongue.
{Outro)
F
Only on this earth for a short time, time
Bb Dm
So don’t go outside, cause you don’t want to die, die.
Bb F
Just take our advice and hide and scream YOLO to the sky.
{Mute}
You oughta look out.