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Citizens

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

Intro
D        A        G           D
Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim x2

Verse 1
D  It Started Many AYears Ago
With A GRumblin’ In The DGround
We Vilified The AWelfare Queen And GPassed
The Word AAround
Said DRich Folks Shouldn’t AFoot The Bill
GPoor Ones Simply DLack The Will
To Overcome The GDeuces In Their AHand

Chorus
A  We Are DCitizens Of The GAmerican Fairy ATale
DTwisted Minds With GSo Many Ships To ASail
GOffer Up Our Thoughts And APrayers
As DIf That’s Ever Gone BmSomewhere
Baby GThat’s Just How The AFeathers Fly GWhen
Everything’s For DSale

Interlude
D        A        G           D
Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim

Verse 2
The Eighties Taught Us Greed Was AGood
Money GRose Without A DSound
Now I’m Not Sure We Have The AYears To GTurn
This Trip AAround
So Now DFervently We HAope And Pray
For GGod To Come And SDave The Day
C’mon Jesus, GMake Your Way Back ADown

Chorus
A  We Are DCitizens Of The GAmerican Fairy ATale
DTwisted Minds With GSo Many Ships To ASail
GOffer Up Our Thoughts And APrayers
As DIf That’s Ever Gone BmSomewhere
Baby GThat’s Just How The AFeathers Fly GWhen
Everything’s For DSale
Yea Baby GThat’s Just How The AFeathers Fly GWhen
Everything’s For DSale

Interlude
D        A        G           D
Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim Adim x2

Verse 3
For All This Worthless ACrap You Sell
I GHope You Find A PDlace In Hell
In The DCorner That You GPainted With Your AWealth
DNestled Snugly In Your AChurch
GSing Those Pretty SDongs, You Jerks
Fill Your Cup And DGrink One To Your AHealth

Chorus
You DCitizens Of The GAmerican Fairy ATale
DTwisted Minds And GSo Many Ships To ASail
GTossing Out Those Thoughts And APrayers
As DIf That’s Ever Gone BmSomewhere
Baby GThat’s Just How The AFeathers Fly GWhen
Everything’s For DSale
Yeah GThat’s Just How The AFeathers Fly GWhen
Everything’s For DSale

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Citizens?

The chords for Citizens are: D, A, G, Adim, Bm

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: D, A, G, Adim, Bm

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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