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Kim Wilde - Kids in America Chords

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ChordsA, G, F, D, E, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

ALookingoutadirtyoldwindow
DownbelowthecarsinthecitygoGrushingby
IFsithere GaloneandIDwonderwhy
AFridaynightandeveryone’smoving
Icanfeeltheheatbutit’sshootingGheadingdown
IFsearchfortheGbeatinthisDdirtytown
D(Downtowntheyoungonesaregoing)
EDowntowntheyoungonesaregrowing
FWe’rethekidsin CAmerica(Whoa-oh)
FWe’rethekidsin CAmerica(Whoa-oh)
FEverybodyGliveforthemusic Agoround
ABrightlightsthemusicgetsfaster
Lookboy,don’tcheckonyourwatch,not Ganotherglance
I’mFnotleavingGnow,honeyDnotachance
AHot-shot,givemenoproblems
Muchlaterbabyyou’llbesayingGnevermind
YouFknowlifeisGcruel,lifeisDneverkind
D(Kindheartsdon’tmakeanewstory)
EKindheartsdon’tgrabanyglory
FWe’rethekidsin CAmerica(Whoa-oh)
FWe’rethekidsin CAmerica(Whoa-oh)
FEverybodyGliveforthemusicgoAround
ANananaCna-nana-na,GNananaFna-nana
ANananaCna-nana-na,GNananaFna-nanaaFG
AComecloser,honeythat’sbetter
GottogetabrandnewexperienceGfeelingright
OhFdon’ttrytoGstopbabyDholdmetight
AOutsideanewdayisdawning
Outsidesuburbia’ssprawlingGeverywhere
IFdon’twanttoGgobaby…DNewYorktoEastCalifornia
EThere’sanewwavecomingIwarnyou
FWe’rethekidsin CAmerica(Whoa-oh)
FWe’rethekidsin CAmerica(Whoa-oh)
FEverybodyGliveforthe Amusic-go-round
AWe’rethekids,CWe’rethekids,GWe’rethekidsin FAmerica
AWe’rethekids,CWe’rethekids,GWe’rethekidsin FAmericaA
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ArtistKim Wilde
AlbumKim Wilde
GenresPop, Pop Rock, Rock
Year1981
KeyA
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Kids in America on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Kim Wilde - Kids in America on guitar requires 6 chords and 10 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.

Kids in America uses these transitions most often: F → G (10), G → F (10), and A → G (6). 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 A - G chord transition.

1. A → G chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

A to G

2. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Switching from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

G to F

3. G → D chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

G to D

4. D → A chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

D to A

5. D → E chord transition

To move from D to E:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

6. E → F chord transition

Here's how to move from E to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  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 A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

7. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C:

  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 B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

8. A → C chord transition

Switching from A to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

9. C → G chord transition

Switching from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

10. F → A chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

Kids in America chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Kids in America.

  • Kids in America includes 68 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Kids in America contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Kids in America connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → F: 9%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → G: 21%
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