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Lithium

Nirvana

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lithium by Nirvana

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em G# C#5 A C5 D5 B5 D5

Verse
Em   G# Im SC#5o HappyA BecausC5e TodaD5y I FounB5d My FrieD5nds They'Emre In My Head.
    G#Im SoC#5 Ugly TAhat's OC5kay BeD5cause SoB5 Are You D5We Broke EmOur Mirrors. 
    G#SundaC#5y MorniAng Is EC5verydaD5y For AlB5l I Care D5And I'm NEmot Scared.
    G#LightC#5 My CanAdles InC5 A DazD5e BecausB5e I've FoD5und God. Em 

Pre-Chorus
    G#Yea..C#5.......A.......C5......D5........B5.... Yea.D5.........Em...........
    G#Yea..C#5.......A.......C5......D5........B5.........D5.........Em..........
    G#   C#5    A      C5    D5      B5       D5       Em

Verse
Em   G# I'm C#5So LoneAly ThatC5's OkaD5y I ShavB5ed My HeaD5d And I'mEm Not Sad
    G#And JC#5ust MayAbe I'm C5To PlaD5in For AB5ll I've HD5eard But EmI'm Not Sure
    G#I'm SC#5o ExcitAed I CaC5n't WaD5it To MeB5et You ThD5ere I DonEm't Care.
    G#I'm SC#5o HornyA Thats C5Okay MD5y Will IB5s Good.  D5         Em​

Pre-Chorus
    G#Yea..C#5.......A.......C5......D5........B5.... Yea.D5.........Em...........
    G#Yea..C#5.......A.......C5......D5........B5.........D5.........Em..........
    G#Yea..C#5.......A.......C5......D5........B5.........D5.........Em.........

Chorus
    AI Like It IC5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    AI Miss You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    AI Love You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    AI Killed YoC5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    AI Like It IC5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    AI Miss You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    AI Love You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    AI Killed YoC5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

Verse
Em   G# Im SC#5o HappyA BecausC5e TodaD5y I FounB5d My FrieD5nds They'Emre In My Head.
    G#Im SoC#5 Ugly TAhat's OC5kay BeD5cause SoB5 Are You D5We Broke EmOur Mirrors. 
    G#SundaC#5y MorniAng Is EC5verydaD5y For AlB5l I Care D5And I'm NEmot Scared.
    G#LightC#5 My CanAdles InC5 A DazD5e BecausB5e I've FoD5und God. Em 

Pre-Chorus
    G#Yea..C#5.......A.......C5......D5........B5.... Yea.D5.........Em...........
    G#Yea..C#5.......A.......C5......D5........B5.........D5.........Em..........
    G#   C#5    A      C5    D5      B5       D5       Em

Chorus
    AI Like It IC5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    AI Miss You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    AI Love You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    AI Killed YoC5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    AI Like It IC5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    AI Miss You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    AI Love You C5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    AI Killed YoC5u I'm Not Gonna Crack
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FAQ

What are the chords for Lithium?

The chords for Lithium are: Em, G#, C#5, A, C5, D5, B5

What is the original key of Lithium?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Lithium?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Lithium in another key?

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

Can Lithium be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Lithium on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Lithium?

Lithium uses 7 chords: Em, G#, C#5, A, C5, D5, B5

What is the easiest way to play Lithium?

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 Lithium released in?

Lithium was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lithium?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lithium 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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