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Do you (Eb)know what’s worth (Bb)fight ing for,
when it’s (Eb)not worth (Bb)dy ing for?
Did some (Eb)one break your (Bb)heart in side?
You’re in ru ins.
(Dm7)Your (Bb)faith walks on (F)bro ken glass,
(Dm7)and the (Bb)hang o ver (F)does n’t pass.
(Dm7)Noth ing’s (Bb)ev er (F)built to last; you’re in ru ins.
(C)Oh, (F)one,
(F)twen ty one guns.
(F)Lay down (Fmaj7)your arms;
(F)give up the fight.
Oh, (F)one,
(F)twen ty one guns.
(F)Throw up (Fmaj7)your arms
(F)in to the sky,
you and I.
(F)(Oh, did you Did you try to to (F)live on your own on your own when you when you burned down the (Bb)house and home?
(Did you Did you stand too?) too (Bb)close to the fire, like a li ar look ing for for give ness
from a stone?
When it’s time to live and let die,
and you (Eb)can’t get an (Bb)oth er try,
(Gm11)some thing in side (Ebmaj7)this (F)heart has died; you’re in ru ins.
(You’re in ru ins,
(F)oh.) (C)One,
(G)twen ty one guns,
(C)lay down your arms;
(C)give up the fight.
(C)One,
(G)twen ty one guns,
(C)throw up your arms
(C)in to the sky.
(A)Oh, (D)one,
(A)twen ty one guns,
(D)lay down your arms;
(D)give up the fight.
(D)One,
(A)twen ty one guns,
(D)throw up your arms
(D)in to the sky,
(B)you and I.
21 Guns — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "21 Guns" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “21 Guns”
- Can I play "21 Guns" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "21 Guns" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "21 Guns" by Green Day played in?
- 21 Guns is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "21 Guns"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "21 Guns" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "21 Guns"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "21 Guns"?
- "21 Guns" was originally performed by Green Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "21 Guns"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: A, Am, Am7, B, Bb, Bm, C, C9, +16 more.
- What other songs by Green Day can I play here?
- Try "21 GUNS", "THE FORGOTTEN", "BASKET CASE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "21 Guns"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "21 Guns" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "21 Guns"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "21 Guns" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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