Other arrangements of 21 Guns
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "21 Guns" by Green Day: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 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”
- What key is "21 Guns" by Green Day played in?
- 21 Guns is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "21 Guns" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "21 Guns" by Green Day. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "21 Guns" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "21 Guns" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.