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Lithium

Nirvana

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lithium by Nirvana in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cm E A5 F G#5 A#5 G5 A#5

Verse
Cm   E Im A5So HapFpy BecaG#5use TodA#5ay I FounG5d My FrieA#5nds They'rCme In My Head.
    EIm SA5o UglyF That'sG#5 Okay BA#5ecause SoG5 Are You A#5We Broke OCmur Mirrors. 
    ESundA5ay MorFning IsG#5 EverydA#5ay For AlG5l I Care A#5And I'm NoCmt Scared.
    ELighA5t My CFandles G#5In A DaA#5ze BecausG5e I've FoA#5und God.  Cm​

Pre-Chorus
    EYea.A5......F.......G#5.......A#5.........G5.... Yea.A#5..........Cm..........
    EYea.A5......F.......G#5.......A#5.........G5.........A#5..........Cm.........
    E   A5    F      G#5    A#5      G5       A#5       Cm

Verse
Cm   E I'mA5 So LoFnely ThG#5at's OkA#5ay I ShavG5ed My HeaA#5d And I'm CmNot Sad
    EAnd A5Just MFaybe I'G#5m To PlA#5ain For AG5ll I've HA#5eard But ICm'm Not Sure
    EI'm A5So ExcFited I G#5Can't WA#5ait To MeG5et You ThA#5ere I Don'Cmt Care.
    EI'm A5So HorFny ThatG#5s Okay A#5My Will IG5s Good.  A#5          Cm​

Pre-Chorus
    EYea.A5......F.......G#5.......A#5.........G5.... Yea.A#5..........Cm..........
    EYea.A5......F.......G#5.......A#5.........G5.........A#5..........Cm.........
    EYea.A5......F.......G#5.......A#5.........G5.........A#5..........Cm........

Chorus
    FI Like It IG#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    FI Miss You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    FI Love You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    FI Killed YoG#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    FI Like It IG#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    FI Miss You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    FI Love You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    FI Killed YoG#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

Verse
Cm   E Im A5So HapFpy BecaG#5use TodA#5ay I FounG5d My FrieA#5nds They'rCme In My Head.
    EIm SA5o UglyF That'sG#5 Okay BA#5ecause SoG5 Are You A#5We Broke OCmur Mirrors. 
    ESundA5ay MorFning IsG#5 EverydA#5ay For AlG5l I Care A#5And I'm NoCmt Scared.
    ELighA5t My CFandles G#5In A DaA#5ze BecausG5e I've FoA#5und God.  Cm​

Pre-Chorus
    EYea.A5......F.......G#5.......A#5.........G5.... Yea.A#5..........Cm..........
    EYea.A5......F.......G#5.......A#5.........G5.........A#5..........Cm.........
    E   A5    F      G#5    A#5      G5       A#5       Cm

Chorus
    FI Like It IG#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    FI Miss You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    FI Love You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    FI Killed YoG#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    FI Like It IG#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    FI Miss You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    FI Love You G#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    FI Killed YoG#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack
Also available in: Em (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lithium?

The chords for Lithium are: Cm, E, A5, F, G#5, A#5, G5

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: Cm, E, A5, F, G#5, A#5, G5

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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