Joe

really good advice from Lisa. I started late in life as well and it's a hard instrument to learn, especially for us older folks who have arthritis and general stiffness. We have to take it easy on ourselves and do the best we can with what we have to work with.

There are many different ways to play a chord, I assume the 6 string A chord is a barre chord. Those are hard for anyone. I play with some guys now and I cheat like a drunken sailor and play power chords when I need to - those are only 2 string chords. With the bass and drums going and a few drinks, who cares. Nobody is paying us!

But, things will come together for you with practice and you will be able to play songs, maybe not the way they were recorded, but you will be able to knock out some of your favorites. 

Best of luck

Bill