The Kids Are Alright
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D5
[Verse 1]
N.C. G A D G A
I don't mind other guys dancing with my girl.
D G A D
That's fine. I know them all pretty well
Em A G D
But I know sometimes I must get out in the light.
Em A D A
Better leave her behind where the kids are alri-iight.
D A
The kids are alri-iight.
[Verse 2]
A D G A D G A
Sometimes I feel I gotta get away.
D G A D
Bells chime. I know I gotta get away
Em A G D
And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind.
Em A D A
Better leave her behind where the kids are alri-iight.
D A
The kids are alri-iight.
[Bridge]
A G
I know if I'd go, things'd be a lot better for her.
A G
I had things planned, but her folks wouldn't let her.
[Verse 3]
D G A D G A
I don't mind other guys dancing with my girl.
D G A D
That's fine. I know them all pretty well
Em A G D
But I know sometimes I must get out in the light.
Em A D A
Better leave her behind where the kids are alri-iight.
D A
The kids are alri-iight.
[Solo]
A G (x7)
[Verse 4]
D G A D G A
Sometimes I feel I gotta get away.
D G A D
Bells chime. I know I gotta get away
Em A G D
And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind.
Em A D Dsus4 A
Better leave her behind where the kids are alrii-iii-iiight
D Dsus4 A
the kids are alrii-iii-iiight
D Dsus4 A
the kids are alrii-iii-iiight
D
The kids are alright.
How to play The Kids Are Alright
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.