Anthem
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Intro: B (4x) E F# E F#
Verse 1:
B
Home show mom wont know
E F#
Run out the back door
E F#
He's passed out on the floor
B C#m Ebm
Third time, been caught twice
E F#
Forgive our neighbor Bob
E F#
I think he humped the dog
[Refrão]
Abm F#
But good things come
E
to those who wait
F#
Cause she laid me
Abm F#
And mom and dad
E
possess the key
F#
Instant slavery
Abm F#
No need explain the plan
E F#
No need to even bother
Abm F#
I'll pack my bags
E
I swear I'll run
F#
Wish my friends
were twenty one
Interlude: B (2x) E
Verse 2:
B
White lies
C#m Ebm
bloodshot eyes
E F#
Breath of alcohol
E F#
Stole it from the mall
B
How's Chris marked
C#m Ebm
with lipstick
E
Better call
F#
their fathers
E
Sleeping with
F#
your daughters
(Repeat Refrain)
Chorus:
B E
You dont belong you
B F#
left the kids to carry on
B
You planned their fall
E
Too bad youre wrong dont need
B F#
no mom dad slave drive song
Post-Chorus 1:
B E
I time bomb I time bomb
Abm F#
I time bomb I time bomb
B E F# E B E F# E
I time bomb
Interlude: B (4x) E F# E F#
Verse 3:
B
Turn low the radio
E F#
I think I hear my dad
E F#
Yelling at the band
(Repeat Refrain)
(Repeat Chorus)
Post Chorus 2:
B E
I time bomb I time bomb
Abm F#
I time bomb I time bomb
B E
I time bomb I time bomb
Abm F#
I time bomb I time bomb
B
I time bomb
How to play Anthem
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.