21st Century Boy
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[Verso 1]
Am F
When you stay with me, form in motion
Am F
I try to plant a tree, but no reaction
Em Dm
I'm a 21st century boy
G F
I'm a 21st century toy
Am F
Already in the grave, the game is over
Am F
The television stands in the corner
Em Dm
I'm a 21st century boy
G F
I'm a 21st century toy
Interlude
Am F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha
Am F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha
Em Dm
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha
G F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha, ah-ah
[Verso 2]
Am F
I'm starin' at the sun, it's maybe too late
Am F
Still lookin' for a gun, the air is insane
Em Dm
I'm a 21st century boy
G F
I'm a 21st century toy
Am F
A girl is passin' by, baby, too shy
Am F
A boy is makin' a try, he's maybe too proud
Em Dm
Like a 21st century boy
G F
Like a 21st century toy
Interlude
Am F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha
Am F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha
Em Dm
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha
G F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha, ah-ah
[Ponte]
Am G F
Over and over again, I'm lonely
Am G F
You should take me far from it all
Am G F
Over and over again, I'm lonely
Am G F
You should take me far from the road
Am G F
Over and over again, I'm lonely
Am G F
You should take me far from the road
Am G F
Over and over again, I'm lonely
Am G F
You should take me far from it all
Outro
Am G F
I said hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha (Over and over again, I'm lonely)
Am G F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha (You should take me far from the road)
Am G F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha (Over and over again, I'm lonely)
Am G F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha (You should take me far from it all)
Am F
Ah-ah, hoo, hoo-ooh, ah-ah, ha, ha
How to play 21st Century Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.