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Applause

Lady Gaga

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

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

Verse 1
  Dm   C I Stand Here WaiA#ting For YouGm To Bang The CGong          Dm​
  Dm    To CCrash The CritiA#c Saying, "Is It RiGmght Or Is It WronCg "   Dm​

Verse 2 [Bass In]
  Dm   C If Only FaA#me Had An I.v., BaGmby Could CI Bear     Dm​
  Dm   C Being AwA#ay From You, I Found TheGm Vein, Put It In Here     C           Dm​

Pre-Hook
I Live For The Applause, ApDmplause, ApplauCse              A#​
I Live For The Applause-PlaGmuse Live For The CApplause-Plause Dm​
Live For The Way ThatDm You Cheer AndC Scream For A#Me
The Applause, GmApplause, ApplCause             Dm​

Hook
  Dm    Give Me That ThinCg That I Love (I'll TurnA# The Lights Out)
  Gm    Put Your Hands Up, MakCe 'Em Touch, Touch (MakDme It Real Loud)

Post-Hook
(ADm-P-P-L-CA-U-A#S-E) Make It Real Loud
(AGm-P-P-LC-A-U-DmS-E) Put Your Hands Up, Make 'Em Touch, Touch

Verse 2
  Dm    I've COverheard A#Your Theory "Nostalgia'Gms For GeeCks"        Dm​
  Dm   C I Guess Sir, IfA# You Say So, Some Of GmUs Just Like To Read C           Dm​
  Dm    One CSecond I'm A#A Koons, Then Suddenly The KoGmons Is Me       C               Dm​
  Dm    Pop CCulture WasA# In Art, Now Art's In PoGmp Culture In Me      C           Dm​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Applause?

The chords for Applause are: Dm, C, A#, Gm

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: Dm, C, A#, Gm

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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