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[Verse 1]
ADays when
We'd Bmfight, we'd fight 'til I would Ggive in
YeDah, perfect disAasters
We were Bmreaching, reaching for the GraftersD  
And on Amost of the days we were searching for ways
To get up and get out of the Bmtown that we were raised, yeah, Cause Gwe were done
I reDmember, we were sAleeping in cars
We were sAearching for OZ
We were bAurning cigars
With wBmhite plastics tips 'til we Gsaw the sun
And Gwe said crazy things like
[Chorus]
AI refuse to look back thinking days were better
BmJust because they're yGounger daysD  
AI don't know what's 'round the corner
Way I feel right Bmnow I swear we'll Gnever change
DBack when we were Akids
BmSwore we would Gnever die!
DYou and me were Akids
BmSwear that we’ll Gnever die!
[Verse 2]
ALights down
And we driBmve and we're drivin' just to Gget out
YeaDh, perfect disAasters
Yeah we were swiBmnging, swinging from the rGaftersD  
We were Adancing in cars
We were Alooking for ours
We were Anaming the stars
After pBmeople we knew 'til we Ghad to go
GAnd we were saying things like
[Chorus]
AI refuse to look back thinking days were better
BmJust because they're Gyounger daysD  
AI don't know what's 'round the corner
Way I feel right Bmnow I swear we'll nGever change
DBack when we were Akids
BmSwore we would Gnever die
DYou and me were Akids
BmSwear that we'll Gnever dieD  
[Bridge]
DNights when we kept dancing
EmChanging all our plans and
BmMaking every day a hGoliday
DFeel the years start burning
EmCity lights they're turning
BmSomething 'bout this Gfeels the same
[Chorus]
Back when we were Akids
BmSwore we would Gnever die
DYou and me were Akids
BmSwear that we'll Gnever die
AI refuse to look back thinking days were better
BmJust because they're Gyounger daysD  
AI don't know what's 'round the corner
Way I feel right Bmnow I swear we’ll Gnever change
DYou and me were kAidsBm  G  D  A  

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[Verse 1]

Days when

Bm G

We'd fight, we'd fight 'til I would give in

D A

Yeah, perfect disasters

Bm G D

We were reaching, reaching for the rafters

And on most of the days we were searching for ways

Bm G

To get up and get out of the town that we were raised, yeah, Cause we were done

D A

I remember, we were sleeping in cars

We were searching for OZ

We were burning cigars

Bm G

With white plastics tips 'til we saw the sun

And we said crazy things like

[Chorus]

I refuse to look back thinking days were better

Bm G D

Just because they're younger days

I don't know what's 'round the corner

Bm G

Way I feel right now I swear we'll never change

D A

Back when we were kids

Bm G

Swore we would never die!

D A

You and me were kids

Bm G

Swear that we’ll never die!

[Verse 2]

Lights down

Bm G

And we drive and we're drivin' just to get out

D A

Yeah, perfect disasters

Bm G D

Yeah we were swinging, swinging from the rafters

We were dancing in cars

We were looking for ours

We were naming the stars

Bm G

After people we knew 'til we had to go

And we were saying things like

[Chorus]

I refuse to look back thinking days were better

Bm G D

Just because they're younger days

I don't know what's 'round the corner

Bm G

Way I feel right now I swear we'll never change

D A

Back when we were kids

Bm G

Swore we would never die

D A

You and me were kids

Bm G D

Swear that we'll never die

[Bridge]

Nights when we kept dancing

Changing all our plans and

Bm G

Making every day a holiday

Feel the years start burning

City lights they're turning

Bm G

Something 'bout this feels the same

[Chorus]

Back when we were kids

Bm G

Swore we would never die

D A

You and me were kids

Bm G

Swear that we'll never die

I refuse to look back thinking days were better

Bm G D

Just because they're younger days

I don't know what's 'round the corner

Bm G

Way I feel right now I swear we’ll never change

D A Bm G D A

You and me were kids

About Kids Chords by OneRepublic

Learn how to play Kids by OneRepublic with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Kids chords”, “Kids guitar chords”, or “OneRepublic Kids chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Kids chords and for experienced players who want accurate Kids lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Bm, G, D, Em.

FAQ — Kids by OneRepublic

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Is "Kids" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Kids" by OneRepublic with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by OneRepublic below.

What key is "Kids" in?

The chords for "Kids" show the original chord names (including A, Bm, G, D, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.