Hooligans (acoustic)
Learn how to play Hooligans (acoustic) by Issues with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Cadd9 G
Catch me running around the town if you can
Em7/B Dsus4
My heart on my sleeve and the world in my hands
Cadd9 G
Where do we go where do we stand?
Em7/B Dsus4
You dream but you never move, so don't be mad when I do
Cadd9
Patiently waiting to give up everything I got
G
Start thinking about my future at the number one spot
Em7/B
My friends think they lost me
Dsus4
But I'm still the same me
Cadd9 G
Hooligans...
Em7/B Dsus4
Got big hearts but they're just some kids
Cadd9 G
Cali made, flashy sins
Em7/B Dsus4
Need nobody 'cause we know where we fit in
Cadd9 G Em7/B Dsus4
Cadd9 G
I'm so close to the edge of the life that I sacrificed and strived for
Em7/B Dsus4
But you've buried everything that we used to fight for
Cadd9 G
And everybody's got you hanging from a thread
Em7/B
But you were more
Dsus4
Something more
Cadd9
Patiently waiting to give up everything I got
G
Start thinking about my future at the number one spot
Em7/B
My friends think they lost me
Dsus4
But I would never change
Cadd9
And I would sell out my pride when everybody wanna say
G
You never gave a damn bout your boys in the first place
Em7/B
Old Dena (Pasadena) raised me
D
And the road will never change me
Cadd9 G
Hooligans...
Em7/B Dsus4
Got big hearts but they're just some kids
Cadd9 G
Cali made, flashy sins
Em7/B Dsus4
Need nobody 'cause we know where we fit in
{Solo}
Cadd9 G Em7/B Dsus4
Woah~ Woah~ Wo-oh-woah~
(repeat as many times as you'd like)
Cadd9 G
Hooligans...
Em7/B Dsus4
Got big hearts but they're just some kids
Cadd9 G
Cali made, flashy sins
Em7/B Dsus4 (once) Cadd9
Need nobody 'cause we know where we fit in
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How to play Hooligans (acoustic)
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 Cadd9. 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.