Anthem For American Teenagers
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Intro: G# F4 F Fm
G#
Pieces that are showing lead to the unknowing
Fm
Pieces of our lives taking up our time
G#
Was it always how it is? Did history insist
Fm
that everything we'd need would be everything we see?
[Refrão]
G#
You'll never lose
F4 F Fm
Never lose before we go, we all should know that
G#
you'll never lose
F4 F Fm
Never lose before we go, we all should know that
G#
Carousel's around me and no one here has found me
Fm
I don't think you saw the parts that only are
G#
I'm leaning on my instincts guide me to the meaning
Fm
Everything you said filling up my head
(repeat Chorus)
D#7M
When memories only hurt you and they're taking over
Cm7
Let me on the inside I'll be a shoulder
D#7M
Memories only hurt you they're taking over
Cm7
Let me on the inside I'll be a shoulder
G# G#11+ G# G#7M Fº F6(9) Fm7
Now it's like I al - ways saw it
D#7M
Let me on the inside I'll be a shoulder
Cm7
memories only hurt you they're taking over
D#7M
Let me on the inside I'll be a shoulder
Cm7
Memories only hurt you they're taking over
(repeat Chorus)
FINAL: G# % F4 F Fm => 2X
G# % Cm %
G# % D#7M %
Cm % G# G#m6 D#
How to play Anthem For American Teenagers
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 G#. 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.