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Citizens

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Citizens by Dennis Selfridge in the key of A

Intro
A        E        D           A
Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim x2

Verse 1
A  It Started Many EYears Ago
With A DRumblin’ In The AGround
We Vilified The EWelfare Queen And DPassed
The Word AEround
Said ARich Folks Shouldn’t EFoot The Bill
DPoor Ones Simply ALack The Will
To Overcome The DDeuces In Their EHand

Chorus
E  We Are ACitizens Of The DAmerican Fairy ETale
ATwisted Minds With DSo Many Ships To ESail
DOffer Up Our Thoughts And EPrayers
As AIf That’s Ever Gone F#mSomewhere
Baby DThat’s Just How The EFeathers Fly DWhen
Everything’s For ASale

Interlude
A        E        D           A
Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim

Verse 2
The Eighties Taught Us Greed Was EGood
Money DRose Without A ASound
Now I’m Not Sure We Have The EYears To DTurn
This Trip EAround
So Now AFervently We HEope And Pray
For DGod To Come And SAave The Day
C’mon Jesus, DMake Your Way Back EDown

Chorus
E  We Are ACitizens Of The DAmerican Fairy ETale
ATwisted Minds With DSo Many Ships To ESail
DOffer Up Our Thoughts And EPrayers
As AIf That’s Ever Gone F#mSomewhere
Baby DThat’s Just How The EFeathers Fly DWhen
Everything’s For ASale
Yea Baby DThat’s Just How The EFeathers Fly DWhen
Everything’s For ASale

Interlude
A        E        D           A
Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim x2

Verse 3
For All This Worthless ECrap You Sell
I DHope You Find A PAlace In Hell
In The ACorner That You DPainted With Your EWealth
ANestled Snugly In Your EChurch
DSing Those Pretty SAongs, You Jerks
Fill Your Cup And DDrink One To Your EHealth

Chorus
You ACitizens Of The DAmerican Fairy ETale
ATwisted Minds And DSo Many Ships To ESail
DTossing Out Those Thoughts And EPrayers
As AIf That’s Ever Gone F#mSomewhere
Baby DThat’s Just How The EFeathers Fly DWhen
Everything’s For ASale
Yeah DThat’s Just How The EFeathers Fly DWhen
Everything’s For ASale

Outro
A        E        D           A
Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim Edim x2
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Citizens?

The chords for Citizens are: A, E, D, Edim, F#m

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: A, E, D, Edim, F#m

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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