Citizens
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Intro:
G C G C
G C G C
[Verso 1]
G C
Turn out the lights
G C
Birdless skies
F C G C
Throw me on the rope
G C
Wound tight
G C
Nervous fright
F C G C
Darling, the killer you know
[Refrão]
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
[Verso 2]
G C
Women and men
G C
Citizens
F C G C
Carry your own cross
G C
Careless
G C
Careless
F C G C
You are the albatross
[Refrão]
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb
White lies, white lies
Break
G C F Bb
Eb Ab G C
G C G C
G C G C
[Verso 3]
G C
Pine box
G C
Stop the clocks
F C G C
Why can't both be true?
G C
High times
G C
High crimes
F C G C
Medals for you to salute
[Refrão]
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb G C G C
White lies, white lies
Bb F Bb Eb G
White lies, white lies
How to play Citizens
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.