E5tap to play
G5tap to play
A5tap to play
B5tap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E5 · G5 · A5 · B5
That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.
Riff-Based (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The famous riff is played on a single string with an octave pedal. On guitar, you can play it on the low E string: 7-7-10-7-5-3-2.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E5 G5 E5
I’m gonna fight ’em off, a seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.
E5 G5 E5
They’re gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back.
Chorus
A5 E5
And I’m talking to myself at night because I can’t forget.
B5 A5
Back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette.