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Applause

Lady Gaga

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Applause by Lady Gaga in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: Electronic / Dance Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Cm A#   G#   Fm A#   Cm  [x2]

Verse 1
  Cm   A# I Stand Here WaitG#ing For You FmTo Bang The GA#ong            Cm​
  Cm    To CA#rash The CriticG# Saying, "Is It RigFmht Or Is It WrongA# "     Cm​

Verse 2 [Bass In]
  Cm   A# If Only FamG#e Had An I.v., BabFmy Could IA# Bear       Cm​
  Cm   A# Being AwaG#y From You, I Found The FmVein, Put It In Here      A#            Cm​

Pre-Hook
I Live For The Applause, ApCmplause, ApplauA#se               G#​
I Live For The Applause-PlaFmuse Live For The A#Applause-Plause  Cm​
Live For The Way ThatCm You Cheer AndA# Scream For MG#e
The Applause, FmApplause, ApplA#ause              Cm​

Hook
  Cm    Give Me That ThinA#g That I Love (I'll Turn G#The Lights Out)
  Fm    Put Your Hands Up, MakA#e 'Em Touch, Touch (MakeCm It Real Loud)

Post-Hook
(ACm-P-P-L-A#A-U-SG#-E) Make It Real Loud
(AFm-P-P-LA#-A-U-SCm-E) Put Your Hands Up, Make 'Em Touch, Touch

Verse 2
  Cm    I've A#Overheard YG#our Theory "Nostalgia'sFm For GeekA#s"          Cm​
  Cm   A# I Guess Sir, If G#You Say So, Some Of UFms Just Like To Read  A#            Cm​
  Cm    One A#Second I'm AG# Koons, Then Suddenly The KooFmns Is Me        A#                Cm​
  Cm    Pop A#Culture Was G#In Art, Now Art's In PopFm Culture In Me       A#            Cm​

Outro
A-R-T-P-O-P
Also available in: Gm (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Applause?

The chords for Applause are: Cm, A#, G#, Fm

What is the original key of Applause?

The original key is Gm.

What is the difficulty of playing Applause?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Applause in another key?

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

Can Applause be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Applause on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Applause?

Applause uses 4 chords: Cm, A#, G#, Fm

What is the easiest way to play Applause?

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 Applause released in?

Applause was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Applause?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Applause 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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