The Anthem (version 2)
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Intro:
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D--A G--A D--A G----
Yeah...Here we go
1st guitar:
D D DDEF#
A A GGF#E
G G C#C#DE
A A EEDC#
2nd Guitar:
D D D D
A A A A
G G G G
A A A A
Verse 1: (on ALL verses palm mute it sounds better)
D A
It's a new day, but it all feels old
D G
It's a good life thats what I'm told
D (strum) D A G
But everything it all just feels the same
(palm mute agian):
D A
At my high school it felt more to me
D G
like a jail cell of pleniticery
D (strum) D A G
My time spent there it only made me see
Pre-Chorus:
B G
That I don't ever wanna be like you
D
I don't wanna do the things you do
B G
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
A
Cause I don't ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be
D D A G(strum [G)
Yoooou
A D A
Don't wanna be just like you!
G A#
What I'm sayin is
D A G A
This is the anthem throw all your hands up
D A G
Yooooou
(no chords)
Don't wanna be you
1st guitar:
D D DDEF#
A A GGF#E
G G C#C#DE
A A EEDC#
2nd Guitar:
D D D D
A A A A
G G G G
A A A A
Verse 2:
D A
Go to collage, a university
D G
Get a real job, thats what they said to me
D (strum) D A G
But I could never live the way they want
(Palm mute again):
D A
I'm gonna get by and just do my time
D G
On a step while they all get in line
D (strum)D A G
I'm just a minor plesh so pay no mind
Pre-Chorus:
B G
Do you really wanna be like them
D
Do you really wanna be another trend
B G
Do you wanna be part of the drill
A (palm mute)
Cause I don't ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be
Chorus:
D D A G(strum [G)
Yoooooou
A D A
Don't wanna be just like you!
G A#
What I'm sayin is
D A G A
This is the anthem throw all your hands up
D A G
Yooooou
(no chords)
Don't wanna be you
Verse 3:
B (let ring)
Shake it once thats fine
Shake twice thats okay
Shake it three time your playin with yourself agian
(guitar solo on tabs)
During guitar solo:
D A D G D A G
D--A G--A D--A G---
D--A G--A D-- A G---
You...don't wanna be just like you
What I'm sayin is
D A G A
This is the anthem throw all your hands up
D A
Ya'll got to feel me
G A
Sing if your with me
D A G A D A G A
Yooou...don't wanna be just like you (just like you)
D A G A
This is the anthem throw all your hands up
D A
Ya'll got to feel me
G A
Sing if your with me
D A G A
Another loser anthem (whoa!)
D A G A
Another loser anthem (whoa!)
D A G A
Another loser anthem (whoa!)
D A GAD
Another loser anthem
How to play The Anthem (version 2)
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 D. 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.