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21 Guns

21 Guns is a song by the American band Green Day, addressing themes such as violence, war, and redemption. It was written during a time of political tension in the United States and is part of the album 21st Century Breakdown. The lyrics suggest a critique of war and the irresponsible use of firearms.

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Key: Dm

Introduction: Dm    Bb    F    C    Dm    Bb    F    C    

Dm            A#                      F             C  
    Do you know what' s worth fighting for,
Dm                A#            F         C  
    When it' s not worth dying for?
Dm             A#            F            C  
    Does it take your breath away
          A#                         C  
And you feel yourself suffocating?
Dm              A#             F             C  
    Does the pain weigh out the pride?
Dm             A#             F             C  
    And you look for a place to hide?
Dm             A#                  F            C  
    Did someone break your heart inside?
              A#             C5  
You' re in ruins

F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  
Lay down your arms
F5                C5  
Give up the fight
F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  F5            C5  
Throw up your arms into the sky,
          Bb5    F5    C5  
You and I

Dm                  A#        F                C  
    When you' re at the end of the road
Dm             A#          F                 C  
    And you lost all sense of control
Dm              A#                 F                 C  
    And your thoughts have taken their toll
             A#                                        C  
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Dm         A#                  F          C  
    Your faith walks on broken glass
Dm             A#          F            C  
    And the hangover doesn' t pass
Dm                A#     F             C  
    Nothing' s ever built to last
              A#             C5  
You' re in ruins.

F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  
Lay down your arms
F5                C5  
Give up the fight
F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  F5            C5  
Throw up your arms into the sky,
          Bb5    F5    C5  
You and I
D5             Bb5      F5                 C5  
    Did you try to live on your own
D5              Bb5                  F5             A5  
    When you burned down the house and home?
D5             Bb5          F5                 A5  
    Did you stand too close to the fire?
         Bb5                         C5                    F5  
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone

 F5    C    D5    C5     Bb5    F5     C5  
 F5    C    D5    C5     Bb5    F5     C5  
 Bb5  F5     A5  

Dm  A#  F  C  
Dm  A#  F  C  

Dm                A#         F                  C  
    When it' s time to live and let die
Dm             A#             F          C  
    And you can' t get another try
Dm                A#              F              C  
    Something inside this heart has died
              A#  
You' re in ruins.

F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  
Lay down your arms
F5                C5  
Give up the fight
F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  F5            C5  
Throw up your arms into the sky
F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  
Lay down your arms
F5                C5  
Give up the fight
F5     C    D5  
One, 21 guns
C5                  Bb5  F5            C5  
Throw up your arms into the sky,
          Bb5    F5    C5  
You and I