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Don’t want to be an A mer i can id i ot.
Don’t want a na tion un der the new me di a.
Hey, can you hear the sound of hys ter i a?
The sub a lim i nal mind f**k A mer i ca.
Wel come to a new kind of ten sion all a cross the a li en a tion, where ev ’ry thing is n’t meant to be o (Ab)kay.
Tel e vi sion dreams of to mor row, we’re not the ones who’re meant to fol low, for that’s e nough to ar gue.
Well, may be I am the f** got A mer i ca.
I’m not a part of a red neck a gen di da.
Now ev ’ry bod y, do the prop a gan da,
and sing a long to the age of par a noi a.
Wel come to a new kind of ten sion all a cross the a li en a tion, where ev ’ry thing is n’t meant to be o (Ab)kay.
Tel e vi sion dreams of to mor row, we’re not the ones who’re meant to fol low, for that’s e nough to ar gue.
Don’t want (Db5)to be an A (Gb5)mer i (Db5)can (Ab5)id i ot, one (Db5)na tion con (Gb5)trolled by (Db5)the (Ab5)me di a.
In (Db5)for ma tion (Gb5)age of (Db5)hys (Ab5)ter i a is call ing out to id i ot A mer i (Ab5)ca.
American Idiot — Piano Lead Sheet
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"American Idiot" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 176 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 “American Idiot”
- Where are the chord symbols for "American Idiot" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "American Idiot" is in Db.
- What key is "American Idiot" by Green Day played in?
- American Idiot is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "American Idiot"?
- The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Idiot" 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 "American Idiot"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "American Idiot"?
- "American Idiot" was originally performed by Green Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "American Idiot"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Abpow, C, Db, Dbpow, Eb, Gbpow.
- What other songs by Green Day can I play here?
- Try "21 GUNS", "21 GUNS", "THE FORGOTTEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "American Idiot" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "American Idiot" is in the key of Db at 176 BPM.
- What chords are in "American Idiot"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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