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Citizens

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Citizens by Dennis Selfridge

Intro
G        D        C           G
Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do x2

Verse 1
G  It Started Many DYears Ago
With A CRumblin’ In The GGround
We Vilified The DWelfare Queen And CPassed
The Word ADround
Said GRich Folks Shouldn’t DFoot The Bill
CPoor Ones Simply GLack The Will
To Overcome The CDeuces In Their DHand

Chorus
D  We Are GCitizens Of The CAmerican Fairy DTale
GTwisted Minds With CSo Many Ships To DSail
COffer Up Our Thoughts And DPrayers
As GIf That’s Ever Gone EmSomewhere
Baby CThat’s Just How The DFeathers Fly CWhen
Everything’s For GSale

Interlude
G        D        C           G
Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do

Verse 2
The Eighties Taught Us Greed Was DGood
Money CRose Without A GSound
Now I’m Not Sure We Have The DYears To CTurn
This Trip DAround
So Now GFervently We HDope And Pray
For CGod To Come And SGave The Day
C’mon Jesus, CMake Your Way Back DDown

Chorus
D  We Are GCitizens Of The CAmerican Fairy DTale
GTwisted Minds With CSo Many Ships To DSail
COffer Up Our Thoughts And DPrayers
As GIf That’s Ever Gone EmSomewhere
Baby CThat’s Just How The DFeathers Fly CWhen
Everything’s For GSale
Yea Baby CThat’s Just How The DFeathers Fly CWhen
Everything’s For GSale

Interlude
G        D        C           G
Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do x2

Verse 3
For All This Worthless DCrap You Sell
I CHope You Find A PGlace In Hell
In The GCorner That You CPainted With Your DWealth
GNestled Snugly In Your DChurch
CSing Those Pretty SGongs, You Jerks
Fill Your Cup And DCrink One To Your DHealth

Chorus
You GCitizens Of The CAmerican Fairy DTale
GTwisted Minds And CSo Many Ships To DSail
CTossing Out Those Thoughts And DPrayers
As GIf That’s Ever Gone EmSomewhere
Baby CThat’s Just How The DFeathers Fly CWhen
Everything’s For GSale
Yeah CThat’s Just How The DFeathers Fly CWhen
Everything’s For GSale

Outro
G        D        C           G
Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do x2
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Citizens?

The chords for Citizens are: G, D, C, Do, Em

What is the original key of Citizens?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Citizens?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Citizens in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Citizens be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Citizens on ukulele?

Chord Citizens can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Citizens?

Citizens uses 5 chords: G, D, C, Do, Em

What is the easiest way to play Citizens?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Citizens released in?

Citizens was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Citizens?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Citizens to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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