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Citizens

Dennis Selfridge

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C        G        F           C
Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim x2

Verse 1
C  It Started Many GYears Ago
With A FRumblin’ In The CGround
We Vilified The GWelfare Queen And FPassed
The Word AGround
Said CRich Folks Shouldn’t GFoot The Bill
FPoor Ones Simply CLack The Will
To Overcome The FDeuces In Their GHand

Chorus
G  We Are CCitizens Of The FAmerican Fairy GTale
CTwisted Minds With FSo Many Ships To GSail
FOffer Up Our Thoughts And GPrayers
As CIf That’s Ever Gone AmSomewhere
Baby FThat’s Just How The GFeathers Fly FWhen
Everything’s For CSale

Interlude
C        G        F           C
Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim

Verse 2
The Eighties Taught Us Greed Was GGood
Money FRose Without A CSound
Now I’m Not Sure We Have The GYears To FTurn
This Trip GAround
So Now CFervently We HGope And Pray
For FGod To Come And SCave The Day
C’mon Jesus, FMake Your Way Back GDown

Chorus
G  We Are CCitizens Of The FAmerican Fairy GTale
CTwisted Minds With FSo Many Ships To GSail
FOffer Up Our Thoughts And GPrayers
As CIf That’s Ever Gone AmSomewhere
Baby FThat’s Just How The GFeathers Fly FWhen
Everything’s For CSale
Yea Baby FThat’s Just How The GFeathers Fly FWhen
Everything’s For CSale

Interlude
C        G        F           C
Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim Gdim x2

Verse 3
For All This Worthless GCrap You Sell
I FHope You Find A PClace In Hell
In The CCorner That You FPainted With Your GWealth
CNestled Snugly In Your GChurch
FSing Those Pretty SCongs, You Jerks
Fill Your Cup And DFrink One To Your GHealth

Chorus
You CCitizens Of The FAmerican Fairy GTale
CTwisted Minds And FSo Many Ships To GSail
FTossing Out Those Thoughts And GPrayers
As CIf That’s Ever Gone AmSomewhere
Baby FThat’s Just How The GFeathers Fly FWhen
Everything’s For CSale
Yeah FThat’s Just How The GFeathers Fly FWhen
Everything’s For CSale

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Citizens?

The chords for Citizens are: C, G, F, Gdim, Am

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: C, G, F, Gdim, Am

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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