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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · G · F# · F · E
Brain Stew Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · G · F# · F · E
Brain Stew Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · G · F# · F · E
Brain Stew Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · G · F# · F · E
Brain Stew Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · G · F# · F · E
Brain Stew Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · G · F# · F · E
Brain Stew Chords – Harmonica
Green Day’s grunge-influenced song about insomnia and mental fatigue. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and play with a heavy, steady downstroke rhythm.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
G – D
A – E
G – D
Verse 2
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
E – G
D – A
E – G
D – A
Verse 3
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
E – G
D – A
E – G
D – A
Bridge
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
E – G
D – A
E – G
D – A
Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (A, E, G, D) before adding the heavy palm muting and driving tempo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brain Stew"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: A, G, F#, F and E.
Is "Brain Stew" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Brain Stew" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Brain Stew"?
It was written by Billie Joe Armstrong, and released in 1995.