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Lithium

Nirvana

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Gm B E5 C D#5 F5 D5 F5

Verse
Gm   B Im E5So HapCpy BecaD#5use TodF5ay I FouD5nd My FriF5ends TheyGm're In My Head.
    BIm SE5o UglyC That'sD#5 Okay BF5ecause SD5o Are YouF5 We BrokeGm Our Mirrors. 
    BSundE5ay MorCning IsD#5 EverydF5ay For AD5ll I CareF5 And I'm GmNot Scared.
    BLighE5t My CCandles D#5In A DaF5ze BecauD5se I've FF5ound God.Gm  

Pre-Chorus
    BYea.E5......C.......D#5.......F5........D5..... YeaF5.........Gm............
    BYea.E5......C.......D#5.......F5........D5.........F5.........Gm...........
    B   E5    C      D#5    F5      D5       F5       Gm

Verse
Gm   B I'mE5 So LoCnely ThD#5at's OkF5ay I ShaD5ved My HeF5ad And I'Gmm Not Sad
    BAnd E5Just MCaybe I'D#5m To PlF5ain For D5All I've F5Heard ButGm I'm Not Sure
    BI'm E5So ExcCited I D#5Can't WF5ait To MD5eet You TF5here I DoGmn't Care.
    BI'm E5So HorCny ThatD#5s Okay F5My Will D5Is Good. F5         Gm​

Pre-Chorus
    BYea.E5......C.......D#5.......F5........D5..... YeaF5.........Gm............
    BYea.E5......C.......D#5.......F5........D5.........F5.........Gm...........
    BYea.E5......C.......D#5.......F5........D5.........F5.........Gm..........

Chorus
    CI Like It ID#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    CI Miss You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    CI Love You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    CI Killed YoD#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    CI Like It ID#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    CI Miss You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    CI Love You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    CI Killed YoD#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

Verse
Gm   B Im E5So HapCpy BecaD#5use TodF5ay I FouD5nd My FriF5ends TheyGm're In My Head.
    BIm SE5o UglyC That'sD#5 Okay BF5ecause SD5o Are YouF5 We BrokeGm Our Mirrors. 
    BSundE5ay MorCning IsD#5 EverydF5ay For AD5ll I CareF5 And I'm GmNot Scared.
    BLighE5t My CCandles D#5In A DaF5ze BecauD5se I've FF5ound God.Gm  

Pre-Chorus
    BYea.E5......C.......D#5.......F5........D5..... YeaF5.........Gm............
    BYea.E5......C.......D#5.......F5........D5.........F5.........Gm...........
    B   E5    C      D#5    F5      D5       F5       Gm

Chorus
    CI Like It ID#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    CI Miss You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    CI Love You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    CI Killed YoD#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    CI Like It ID#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    CI Miss You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    CI Love You D#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    CI Killed YoD#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack
Also available in: Em (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lithium?

The chords for Lithium are: Gm, B, E5, C, D#5, F5, D5

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: Gm, B, E5, C, D#5, F5, D5

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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