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 — 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 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”
- 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 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.
- 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 Bb, 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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