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American Idiot

Green Day

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for American Idiot by Green Day in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Punk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro : C F A# F C A#(4x)

Verse 1
Don't Wanna Be An American IdiotC  F  A#   F  C  A#​
Don't Want A Nation That Under The New MediaC  F  A#   F  C​
And Can You Hear The Sound Of HysteriaC? F  A#   F  C  A#​
The Subliminal Mindfuck AmericaC  F  A#   F  C​

Chorus
FWelcome To A New Kind Of Tension
CAll Across The Alien Nation
GEverything Isn't Meant To BeC Okay
FTelevision Dreams Of Tomorrow
CWe're Not The Ones Who're Meant To Follow
GConvincing Them To Walk You

Intro : C F A# F C A#
        C F A# F C

Verse 2
Well Maybe I'm The Faggot AmericaC  F  A#   F  C  A#​
I'm Not A Part Of A Redneck AgendaC  F  A#   F  C​
Now Everybody Do The PropagandaC  F  A#   F  C  A#​
And Sing Along In The Age Of ParanoiaC  F  A#   F  C​

Chorus
FWelcome To A New Kind Of Tension
CAll Across The Alien Nation
GEverything Isn't Meant To BeC Okay
FTelevision Dreams Of Tomorrow
CWe're Not The Ones Who're Meant To Follow
GConvincing Them To Walk You

Intro : C F A# F C A#
        C F A# F C
        C F A# F C A#
        C F A# F C

Solo
Intro : C F A# F C A#
        C F A# F C

Verse 3
CDon't WFannA#a Be FAn CAmeA#rican Idiot.
COne NaFtion CA#ontroFlled CBy The Media.
CInfFormA#atioFn CNatA#ion Of Hysteria.

It's Going Out To Idiot America.

Chorus
FWelcome To A New Kind Of Tension.
CAll Across The Alien Nation.
GEverything Isn't Meant To BeC Okay.
FTelevision Dreams Of Tomorrow.
CWe're Not The Ones Who're Meant To Follow.
GConvincing Them To Walk You.

Coda
C F A# F C
C F A# F C A#
C F A# F C
C F A# F C A#
C F A# F C
Also available in: G# (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for American Idiot?

The chords for American Idiot are: C, F, A#, G

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: C, F, A#, G

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.

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