Other arrangements of 21 Guns
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Do you (Bb)know what’s worth (F)fight of ing for,
when it’s (Bb)not worth (F)dy of ing for?
Does it (Bb)take your (F)breath en a way and you feel your self suf it fo cat ing?
Does the (Bb)pain weigh on (F)out the pride?
And you (Bb)look for a (F)place to hide?
Did some (Bb)one break your (F)heart in side?
You’re in ru ins.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)lay down your arms, (Ah.)
give up the fight.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)throw up your arms (Ah.)
in to the sky,
you and I.
When you’re (Bb)at the worth (F)end of the road,
and you (Bb)lost all (F)sense of con trol,
and your (Bb)thoughts have (F)tak en their toll, when your mind breaks the spir it of your ing?
Your the (Bb)faith walks on (F)bro ken glass,
and the (Bb)hang o ver (F)does n’t pass.
Noth ing’s (Bb)ev er your (F)built to last, you’re in ru ins.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)lay down your arms, (Ah.)
give up the fight.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)throw up your arms (Ah.)
in to the sky,
you and I.
Did you (Bb)try to (F)live on your own,
when you (Bb)burned down the (F)house and home?
Did you (Bb)stand too (F)close to the fi (A)re?
Like a li ar look ing for for (Csus)give (C)ness from a stone.
When it’s (Bb)time to (F)live and let die
and you (Bb)can’t get an (F)oth er try,
some thing (Bb)in side this (F)heart has died, you’re in ru ins.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)lay down your arms, (F)(Ah.)
give up the fight.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)throw up your arms (F)(Ah.)
in to the sky.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)lay down your arms, (F)(Ah.)
give up the fight.
(F)One,
(C)twen ty one guns,
(C)throw up your arms (F)(Ah.)
in to the sky,
you and I.
(F)(Ah.)
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 Bb, 84 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 Bb 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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 6 chords: A, Bb, C, Csus4, Dm, F.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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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