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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"21 Guns" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "21 Guns"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "21 Guns". Key of Eb, 84 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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