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The Anthem

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Anthem by Good Charlotte in the key of E

First intro
|C#5  G#5  | F#5  G#5|C#5  G#5  | F#5     |

Second intro
(First The Chord Then The Small Riff, Listen To The Song To Get It)
E            B             A         B

Verse
It's A NEew Day, But IBt All Feels Old
It's A GEood Life, That'sA What I'm Told
But EEverything, IBt All Just Feels AThe Same

At My HEigh School, It FeltB More To Me
Like A JEail Cell, A PeAnitentiary
My TEime Spent There, IBt Only Made AMe See

Pre-Chorus
That C#mI Don't Ever WannAa Be Like You
EI Don't Wanna Do The Things You Do
I'm C#mNever Gonna Hear TheA Words You Say
And BI Don't Ever Wanna, I Don't Ever Wanna Be

Chorus
EYouB___A    ...Don'tB WaEnna Be JBust Like You

A  Oh What I'mC Sayin' Is 
EThis Is The BAnthem,A Throw AllB Your Hands Up, 
C#   G#   F#                 C# <-(When You Land On This Chord You
You___    ... Don't Wanna Be You|     Play The Second Intro)

(First The Chord Then The Small Riff, Listen To The Song To Get It)
E            B             A         B

Verse
Go To CEollege, A UBniversity
Get A REeal Job, That's What TheyA Said To Me
But EI Could NeveBr Live The Way TAhey Want

I'm Gonna GEet By, And JusBt Do My Time, 
Out Of SEtep While, They AllA Get In Line
I'm JEust A MinorB Threat So PayA No Mind

Pre-Chorus
C#mDo You Really WannAa Be Like Them, 
Do You EReally Wanna Be Another Trend?
C#mDo You Wanna Be PartA Of That Crowd?
'Cause BI Don't Ever Wanna, I Don't Ever Wanna Be

[Chorus] (Only One Small Difference)

You...don't Wanna Be Just Like You
Oh What I'm Sayin' Is This Is The Anthem Throw All Your Hands Up,
Bbm <--(Instead Of Landing On C#,
You, Don't Wanna Be You     You Land On Bbm, For The Bridge)

Bridge
(Bbm)          G#
Shake It Once, That's Fine
A   Shake It TBwice, That's Okay
C#m   Shake It ThBree Times, You'rEe Playing WBith Yourself, Again.

Solo
EYouB___A    ...DoBn't WaEnna Be JBust Like You
A   What I'mC Sayin' EIs This Is BThe AAnthem Throw ABll Your Hands Up,
EY'all Got ToB Feel MAe, Sing If YouB're With Me,

EYouB___A    ...DoBn't WaEnna Be BJusAt Like YBou (Just Like You)
EThis Is The BAnthAem Throw All BYour Hands Up, 
EY'all Got ToB Feel MAe, Sing If YoBu're With Me

ENever Lose YourB AnthAem   B(Whoa-Oh)
Never Lose Your Anthem   (Whoa-Oh)
Never Lose Your Anthem   (Whoa-Oh)
Never Lose Your Anthem
Also available in: C# (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Anthem?

The chords for The Anthem are: E, B, A, C#m, C

What is the original key of The Anthem?

The original key is C#.

What is the difficulty of playing The Anthem?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Anthem in another key?

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

Can The Anthem be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Anthem on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Anthem?

The Anthem uses 5 chords: E, B, A, C#m, C

What is the easiest way to play The Anthem?

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 The Anthem released in?

The Anthem was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Anthem?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Anthem 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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