The Kids
View chords used in this chart
Intro: A Em F G
A Em F C G C D
A Em F G
A C D D#
A Em F C G C D
A Em F C G
A Em F C G C D (2x)
A C D D#
Verse:
A Em F C G C D
You can see it comin'
A Em F C G C D
It happens everyday
A Em F C G C D
Millions of people millions of faces
A C D D#
All lost in the fucking fray
A Em F C G C D
But I'm gonna keep on tryin'
A Em F C G C D
Why you people keep on dyin'?
A Em F C G C D
Standing on the brink of insanity
A C D D#
Tell me who you wanna be
Chorus:
A
Hey the kids are losin' it
C
My mind you're abusin' it
D
They can believe what they wanna believe
E
Trapped in their misery
A
Hey it's waste of time
C
Hey I'm losing my mind
D
Count me out of your misery
E C B A
I'm never givin' up cause I am free
A Em F C G C D
Cause i am free
A Em F C G
Cause i am free
A Em F C G C D
A C D D#
verse 2:
A Em F C G C D
Not gonna change just to fit your ways
A Em F C G C D
Not gonna listen to the things you say
A Em F C G C D
I've got my own reality
A C D D#
Not buying into your conformity
A Em F C G C D
Not give me shit for trying
A Em F C G C D
Why you people keep on dyin'?
A Em F C G C D
Standing on the brink of insanity
A C D D#
Tell me who you wanna be
Chorus:
A
Hey the kids are losin' it
C
My mind you're abusin' it
D
They can believe what they wanna believe
E
Trapped in their misery
A
Hey it's waste of time
C
Hey I'm losing my mind
D
Count me out of your misery
E C B A
I'm never givin' up cause I am free
A Em F C G C D
Cause i am free
A Em F C G
Cause i am free
A Em F C G C D
from the chains that are holding you down
A C D D#
So your rules don't apply to me
Solo: A F G Em (2x)
Bridge:
A
Your rules don't apply to me
F
Trapped in your apathy
G
Comply now you can see
Em
I won't fit into your conformity
Chorus:
A Em F C G C D
Cause i am free
A Em F C G
Cause i am free
A Em F C G C D
from the chains that are holding you down
A C D D#
So your rules don't apply to me
A Em F C G C D
We're gonna rise above
A Em F C G C D
We're gonna rise above
A Em F C G C D
We're gonna rise above
A C D D# A
We're gonna rise above
How to play The Kids
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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.