Independence Day
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Independence day
Cm – Dm –
C – Bb – G# - C* - F – G – G# - C (x2) C/B
Am G# D
A future butterfly, gonna spend the day
F
Higher than high
G# G Cmaj7 Am
You'll be a beautiful confusion, ooh
G#
Once I was you
C – Bb – G# - C* - F – G – G# - C (x2)
Ah, ah...
Am G# D
I saw you caught between all the people out
F
Making a scene
G# G Cmaj7
In a bright, ideal tomorrow, ooh
Am G#
Don't go too far, stay who you are
C – Bb – G# - C* - F
Ah, ah...
G#
Everybody knows
C
Everybody knows
Bb
Everybody knows
F
You only live a day
G G# C
But it's brilliant anyway
F G G# C C/A
C Bb G#
I saw you out
C*
A perfect place
F G G#
It's gonna happen soon
C
But not today
Bb G#
So go to sleep
C*
Amid the change
F G G#
I'll meet you here tomorrow
F
Independence day
Independence day
Independence day
G#
C – Bb – G# - C* - F – G – G# - C
I highly recommend using Travis picking on some parts of the song!
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 Cm. 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.