Intro : G# C# F# C# G# F#(4x) Verse 1 Don't Wanna Be An American IdiotG# C# F# C# G# F# Don't Want A Nation That Under The New MediaG# C# F# C# G# And Can You Hear The Sound Of HysteriaG#? C# F# C# G# F# The Subliminal Mindfuck AmericaG# C# F# C# G# Chorus C#Welcome To A New Kind Of Tension G#All Across The Alien Nation D#Everything Isn't Meant To Be G#Okay C#Television Dreams Of Tomorrow G#We're Not The Ones Who're Meant To Follow D#Convincing Them To Walk You Intro : G# C# F# C# G# F# G# C# F# C# G# Verse 2 Well Maybe I'm The Faggot AmericaG# C# F# C# G# F# I'm Not A Part Of A Redneck AgendaG# C# F# C# G# Now Everybody Do The PropagandaG# C# F# C# G# F# And Sing Along In The Age Of ParanoiaG# C# F# C# G# Chorus C#Welcome To A New Kind Of Tension G#All Across The Alien Nation D#Everything Isn't Meant To Be G#Okay C#Television Dreams Of Tomorrow G#We're Not The Ones Who're Meant To Follow D#Convincing Them To Walk You Intro : G# C# F# C# G# F# G# C# F# C# G# G# C# F# C# G# F# G# C# F# C# G# Solo Intro : G# C# F# C# G# F# G# C# F# C# G# Verse 3 G#Don't WaC#nna F#Be AnC# AmeG#ricaF#n Idiot. G#One NatC#ion ConF#trollC#ed By G#The Media. G#InfoC#rmatF#ion C#NatG#ion F#Of Hysteria. It's Going Out To Idiot America. Chorus C#Welcome To A New Kind Of Tension. G#All Across The Alien Nation. D#Everything Isn't Meant To Be G#Okay. C#Television Dreams Of Tomorrow. G#We're Not The Ones Who're Meant To Follow. D#Convincing Them To Walk You. Coda G# C# F# C# G# G# C# F# C# G# F# G# C# F# C# G# G# C# F# C# G# F# G# C# F# C# G#
FAQ
What are the chords for American Idiot?
The chords for American Idiot are: G#, C#, F#, D#
What is the original key of American Idiot?
The original key is G#.
What is the difficulty of playing American Idiot?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play American Idiot in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can American Idiot be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play American Idiot on ukulele?
Chord American Idiot can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in American Idiot?
American Idiot uses 4 chords: G#, C#, F#, D#
What is the easiest way to play American Idiot?
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 American Idiot released in?
American Idiot was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for American Idiot?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch American Idiot to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
G#
C#
F#
D#
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