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Green Day - Forever Now Chords

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ChordsE, G#m, A, B, C#m, D, G, Bm, F#m, Em, Bb, F
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
  • Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-6-6-4-4-4 Barre at fret 4. Base fret 4.Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
  • Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
  • Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
  • Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

[Opening]
[E]My name is Billie, And I’m freaking out
[E]I thought [G#m]before I was
And I [A]can’t get it figured [B]out [E] [B]
[E]I sit [A]alone with my [E]thoughts and prayers
[E]Screaming my [G#m]memories
As [A]if I was never [B]there [E] [B]

[chorus]
[C#m]Standing at the [E]edge of the world [B]
[C#m]Its giving me the [E]chills [B]
[C#m]Looking down the [E]edge of the world [B]
[A]Lost in a [B]tangle, it’s [E]freaking me [A]out
[A]Burning [B]lights and [E]Blackouts [B] [A]
[B]From the edge of the world [E] [B] [A]
[B]From the edge of the world

[verse 2]
[E]I’m like a punk rocker on labor day
[E]How the hell did I [G#m]work so hard
[A]To be born this [B]way? [E] [B]
[E]I never [A]learned to read or [E]write so well
[E]But I can [G#m]play the guitar
[A]Until it hurts like [B]hell [E] [B]

[chorus]
[C#m]Standing at the [E]edge of the world [B]
[C#m]Its giving me the [E]chills [B]
[C#m]Looking down the [E]edge of the world [B]
[A]Lost in a [B]tangle, it’s [E]freaking me [A]out
[A]Burning [B]lights and [E]Blackouts [B] [A]
[B]From the edge of the world [E] [B] [A]
[B]From the edge of the world

[verse 3]
[D] [A] [G] [A] [D] [A] [G] [A]
[D] [A] [G] [A] [D] [A] [G] [A]
[D] [A] [Bm]
[Bm]If this is [G]what you call the [D]good life [A]
[Bm]I want a [G]better way to [D]die [A]
[Bm]If this is [G]what you call the [D]good life [A]
[Bm]I want a [G]better way to [D]die

[verse 4]
[D] [F#m] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
[D] [F#m] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
Oh, [D]I [F#m] [Em] [G]don’t [Bm]wanna think [A]about [D]tomorrow[F#m][Em] [G]
Don’t [Bm]wanna [A]think about this [D]road[F#m] [Em] [G]
It [Bm]doesn’t [A]matter any[D]way [F#m] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
Oh [D]I, [F#m] [Em] [G]I [Bm]wanna [A]start a [D]revolution [F#m] [Em] [G]
I [Bm]wanna [A]hear it on my [D]radio [F#m] [Em] [G]
I’ll put it [Bm]off [A]another [D]day [F#m] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
[G]I want a new [A]conspiracy
And the [D]silence of a thousand [G]cries [A]
[G]So hurry up, I [A]want a better way to [D]die.

[verse 5]
[D] [F#m] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
[D] [F#m] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
[D]
[D] [D] [D] [A] [A]
[D]I’m running late to [D]somewhere now,
[D]I don’t want to [A] [G]be. [Bm] [G]
[D]Where the future and [D]promises,
[D]Ain’t what it used to [A] [G]be. [Bb] [G]
[D]I never wanted to [D]compromise,
Or [D]bargain with my [A]soul. [G] [Bb] [G]
[D]How did life on the [D]wild side,
[D]Ever get so [A]full.

[Closing]
[D] [G] [A] [D] [G] [A]
[D] [G] [A] [D] [G] [A]
Somewhere [D]now [G]
Don’t wanna [A]think about [D]tomorrow [G]
Don’t wanna [A]think about the [D]road [G]
It doesn’t [A]matter [D]anyway [G] [A]
Oh [D] [G]I, I wanna [A]start a [D]revolution [G]
I wanna [A]hear it on my [D]radio [G]
I’ll put it [A]off another [D]day [G] [A]
Oh [D]I, [G] [D]don’t wanna [A]think about [D]to[G]morrow!
[D]Don’t wanna [A]think about the [D]road [G]
[D]It doesn’t [A]matter [D]anyway [G] [D] [A]
Oh [D] [G]I, [D]I want to [A]start a [D]revolution [G]
[D]I want to [A]hear my on the [D]radio [G]
[D]And put it [A]off another [D]day [G] [D] [A]

[outro]
[D] [G] [Bb]
[D] [G] [Bb] [D] [F] [A]

[outro]
[D] [F#m] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
[D] [D] [D] [A] [A]
[D]

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ArtistGreen Day
AlbumRevolution Radio
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year2016
KeyE

How to play Forever Now on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Green Day - Forever Now on guitar requires 12 chords and 20 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Forever Now uses these transitions most often: A → D (42), D → G (23), and D → A (22). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with E - G#m chord transition.

1. E → G#m chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-6-6-4-4-4 Barre at fret 4. Base fret 4.Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram

To move from E to G#m;

  1. While playing E, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 4.
  3. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 6.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 6.
E to G#m

2. G#m → A chord transition

Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-6-6-4-4-4 Barre at fret 4. Base fret 4.Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

To move from G#m to A;

  1. While playing G#m, lift your pinky from D string fret 6.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 6 to B string fret 2.
  4. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
G#m to A

3. A → B chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram

To move from A to B;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 4.
A to B

4. B → E chord transition

Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

To move from B to E;

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to A string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.
B to E

5. E → A chord transition

To move from E to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.

6. B → C#m chord transition

To move from B to C#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 4 to A string fret 4.

7. C#m → E chord transition

To move from C#m to E;

  1. While playing C#m, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 2.

8. B → D chord transition

To move from B to D;

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to E string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.

9. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.

10. A → G chord transition

To move from A to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

11. A → Bm chord transition

To move from A to Bm;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

12. Bm → G chord transition

To move from Bm to G;

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.

13. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

14. D → F#m chord transition

To move from D to F#m;

  1. While playing D, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 4.

15. F#m → Em chord transition

To move from F#m to Em;

  1. While playing F#m, first lift your index finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

16. Em → G chord transition

To move from Em to G;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on A string fret 2.

17. G → Bb chord transition

To move from G to Bb;

  1. Slide your index finger on A string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.

18. Bb → D chord transition

To move from Bb to D;

  1. While playing Bb, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

19. D → F chord transition

To move from D to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

20. F → A chord transition

To move from F to A;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 2.

Forever Now chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Forever Now.

  • Forever Now includes 287 chord transitions, 20 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.08% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Forever Now contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Forever Now connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → A: 17%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → G: 13%
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