Independence Day
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Bm G D A
Bm G D
or:
e|--------------------------------------|
B|--11------11--------------------------|
G|------12------12--10--12--10--8--5----| (x2)
d|--------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------|
Bm
You're telling me the same old story
G
And that I need to change
D
If you're not leaving my life for me
A
You make me feel that way
Bm
You know, you know
G
We're losing control
D
I gotta break away
A
Or nothing's gonna change
Bm
You got to go
G
It's the end of the road
D A
No matter what you do or say
G A
Baby you're not what I need
B G D
I'm over this, I'm over you
A Bm G D
I'm not gonna waste my life away
A
This is my independence day
Bm G D
I'm moving on, there's no excuse
A Bm G D
I can't take away the pain
A Bm G D
This is my independence day
A Bm G D~
This is my independence day
Bm
Suddenly my picture's looking perfect
G
Since you're not in the frame
D
And deep down, I never meant to hurt you
A
But you're the one to blame
Bm
You know, you know
G
We're losing control
D
Before it's too late
A
I'm making my escape
Bm
Now that I'm gone
G
You're own your own
D A
No matter what you do or say
G A
Baby you're not what I need
B G D
I'm over this, I'm over you
A Bm G D
I'm not gonna waste my life away
A
This is my independence day
Bm G D
I'm moving on, there's no excuse
A Bm G D
I can't take away the pain
A
This is my independence day
D G
Wouldn't it be nice
Bm A
If it could have worked out right for us?
D G Bm A
I know you're fighting for all we had
D G
But it didn't feel right
Bm A
Hearts on our sleeves we lost tonight
D G
And there's no looking back
Bm G D A (x3)
Bm
B G D
I'm over this, I'm over you
A Bm G D
I'm not gonna waste my life away
A
This is my independence day
Bm G D
I'm moving on, there's no excuse
A Bm G D
I can't take away the pain
A
This is my independence day
D G
Wouldn't it be nice
Bm A
If it would have worked out right for us?
D G
And there's no looking back
Bm G D
A
This is my independence day
Bm G D
A
This is my independence day
How to play Independence Day
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 Bm. 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.