Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. For much of the band's career, they have been a trio with drummer Tré Cool, who replaced John Kiffmeyer in 1990 prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1991). Guitarist Jason White, who has been a touring member since 1999, was an official member from 2012 to 2016.
Green Day was originally part of the punk scene at the DIY 924 Gilman Street club in Berkeley, California.
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Greenday American Eulogy 21st Century Breakdown 2009 Reprise Records Submitted by: [email protected]
This song is divided into 2 parts Just like they did to JESUS OF SUBURBIA and HOMECOMING I. Mass Hysteria II. Modern World
Key: C then G# then C# then D
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used: C - x32010 G - 320003 F - 133211 Cm - x35543 C# - x46664 G# - 466544 F# - 244322 G#/C - x365xx Ebm - x68876 G - 320033 Bbm - x13321 D - xx0232 A - x02220 Bm - x24432 A/C# - x476xx F#m - 244222
[I. Mass Hysteria]
Intro: CFC Sing us the song of the century CG That sings like American eulogy CFC The dawn of my love and conspiracy CG Of forgotten hope and the class of 13 FCFC Tell me a story into that goodnight FGC Sing us a song for me
Chorus: CmC#G# hysteria CmC#G# Mass hysteria CmC#G# Mass hysteria CmC#G# Mass hysteria
Verse 1: C#G# Red alert is the color of panic C#F# Elevated to the point of static C#G# Beating into the hearts of the fanatics F#G# And the neighborhood's a loaded gun C#G# Idle thought leads to full-throttle screaming C#F# And the welfare is asphyxiating C#G# Mass confusion is all the new rage F# And it's creating a feeding ground G# For the bottom feeders of
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 2: C#G# True sounds of maniacal laughter C#F# And the deaf-mute is misleading the choir C#G# The punchline is a natural disaster F#G# And it's sung by the unemployed C#G# Fight fire with a riot C#F# The class war is hanging on a wire C# Because the martyr G# is a compulsive liar F# When he said "It's just a bunch of niggers G# throwing gas into the"
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge: C#G#/C There's a disturbance on the oceanside BbmG# They tapped into the reserve F#EbmG# The static response is so unclear now C#G#/C Mayday, this is not a test! BbmG# As the neighborhood burns F#EbmG# America is falling GG# Vigilantes warning you GG# Calling Christian and Gloria
Chorus: DAGA I don't want to live in the modern world DAGA I don't want to live in the modern world DAGA I don't want to live in the modern world DAGA I don't want to live in the modern world
Verse 1: Mike Dirnt the bassist sings here instead of Billie DA I'm the class of 13 GD In the era of dissent DA A hostage of the soul GA On a strike to pay the rent DA The last of the rebels GD Without a common ground DA I'm gonna light a fire GAD Into the underground well
(Repeat Chorus)
Post Chorus: BmF#m I AmA nation GDA/C# Without bureaucratic ties BmF#mG Deny the allegation as A it's written a fucking lies
Verse 2: Mike sings again DA I want to take a ride GD to the great divide DA Beyond the "up to date" GA And the neo-gentrified DA The high definition for GD the low resident DA Where the value of your mind GAD Is not held in contempt
Verse 3: Still Mike Dirnt DA I can hear the sound GD of A beating heart DA That bleeds beyond a system GA That's falling apart DA With money to burn GD On a minimum wage D(hold) Cause I don't give a shit About the modern age
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro: Mass hysteria DA I don't want to live GA in the modern world Mass hysteria DA I don't want to live GA in the modern world Mass hysteria DA I don't want to live GA in the modern world Mass hysteria (Repeat)