This Generation
Learn how to play This Generation by Roachford with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Intro: Em D A D Em | 2x
Em D A
Tell them in the city,
A D Em
Tell them near and far,
Em D A
This generation coming up,
A D Em
Are gonna be proud of who they are,
Em D A
So you've got to lend an ear,
A D Em
Hear what they've got to say,
Em D C
Maybe you could understand,
C Bm
Your way is not the only way.
Em7
Cause this generation,
A D
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
Em7
yeah this generation
C Bm
is gonna, Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
Em D A
Mamma said just be proud,
A D Em
And hold your head up high,
Em D A
Cause what you've got is a precious thing,
A D Em
Money just can't buy, no way no no,
Em D A
So you can tell your father,
A D Em
You can tell your ma
Em D C
There's a new age coming into town
C Bm
And a new future might not be far.
Em7
Cause this generation,
A D
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
Em7
I know this generation
C Bm
is gonna, Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
D C G
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking 'bout this generation,
D C G
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking 'bout this generation
G Em F#m D Em
Em D A
So you can tell your father,
A D Em
You can tell your ma
Em D C
There's a new age coming into town
C Bm
And a new future might not be far.
Em7
Cause this generation,
A D
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
Em7
I know this generation
C Bm
is gonna, Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
Em7
Cause this generation,
A D
Is gonna walk with their heads held high,
Em7
I know this generation
C Bm
is gonna, Bring tears to the old man's eyes.
D C G
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking 'bout this generation,
D C G
A woo hoo a woo hoo talking 'bout this generation
D C G (repeat and fade)
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How to play This Generation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.