The Anthem
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INTRO: A E D E
A E
It's a new day but it all feels old,
A D
It's a good life, that's what I'm told,
A E D
But everything, it all just feels the same...
A E
And my high school it felt more to me
A D
Like a jail cell, a penitentiary
A E D
My time spent there, it only made me see
F# D
That I don't ever wanna be like you
A
I don't wanna do the things you do
F# D
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
E
And I don't ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be
REFRÃO
A E D
You
E A E D
Don't wanna be just like you
E A E
What I'm sayin' is this is the anthem
D E
Throw all your hands up
A E D INTRO
You...Don't wanna be you
A E
"Go to college, a university
A D
Get a real job" That's what they said to me
A E D
But I could never live the way they want
A E
I'm gonna get by and just do my time
A D
Out of step while they all get in line
A E D
I'm just a Minor Threat so pay no mind
F# D
Do you really wanna be like them?
A
Do you really wanna be another trend?
F# D
Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
E
Cause I don't ever wanna
I don't ever wanna be
REFRÃO
F# D
Shake it once, that's fine
A
Shake it twice, that's okay
F# D E
Shake it three times, you're playing with yourself
A E A D A E D
again
INTRO
A E D
You
E A E D
Don't wanna be just like you
E A E
What I'm sayin' is this is the anthem
D E
Throw all your hands up
A E D E
Y'all got to feel me, sing if you're with me
(2x)
A E D E
Another loser anthem (Whoa-oh)
A E D E
Another loser anthem (Whoa-oh)
A E D E
Another loser anthem (Whoa-oh)
A E D E A
Another loser anthem...!
How to play The Anthem
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.