Green Day – Graffitia Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Green Day – Graffitia Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsGCDCadd9Am

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This is the chords of Graffitia by Green Day on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G C G D G

[Verse 1]
G                             C                    G
Another one down at the mining town
D                                           G
Breakin’ it down for the lame wager
C                                           G
Callin’ the shots from the capital
D                                           G
All that we got was the banks of hope

[Chorus]
D               Cadd9               G
Are we the last forgotten?
D               Cadd9               G
Are we the long lost love?
D            Cadd9               G
Are we the last forgotten?
D               Cadd9               G
Are we the long lost love?

[Bridge]
G                                           Am
This city isn’t big enough for dreamers
C
We were all believers
D      G                D       G
It’s the perfect crime

[Verse 2]
G                             C                             G
Another black kid was shot in town
D                                           G
A man with the badge and a daytime show
C                                      G
Darkness falls on Graffitia
D                             G
Death of a town in the afterglow

[Chorus]
D               Cadd9               G
Are we the last forgotten?
D               Cadd9               G
Are we the long lost love?
D               Cadd9               G
Are we the last forgotten?
D               Cadd9               G
Are we the long lost love?

[Bridge]
G                             Am
This city isn’t big enough for dreamers
C
We were all believers
D                             G
It’s the perfect crime

[Bridge]
G                                           Am
All souls go to heaven in Graffitia
C
Singing Hallelujah
D                                                                       G
It’s the perfect.. Only the lonely and wasted

[Chorus]
D Cadd9 G
Are we the last forgotten?
D Cadd9 G
Are we the long lost love?
D Cadd9 G
Are we the last forgotten?
D Cadd9 G
Are we the long lost love?

[Chorus]
D C G
Are we the last forgotten?
D C G
Are we the long lost love?
D C G
Are we the last forgotten?
D C G
Are we the long lost love?

[Outro]
G Cadd9 G D G
G C G D G

How to play Graffitia: key, chords and progression

Graffitia by Green Day sits in G major (one sharp: F♯), and you need 5 chords to play it: G, C, D, Cadd9 and Am.

The backbone of the song is G – D – Cadd9 – G (I – V – IVadd9 – I in G major). In solfa, that is doh – soh – fah – doh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Cadd9 chord on guitar (x32030)
Cadd9C E G D
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Graffitia chords: questions

What key is Graffitia in?

Graffitia by Green Day is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Graffitia?

Graffitia uses 5 chords: G, C, D, Cadd9, Am.

What is the chord progression of Graffitia?

The main progression is G – D – Cadd9 – G (I – V – IVadd9 – I).

Is Graffitia easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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