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Capo first fret:
GYou're comin' up like a CfloGwer
You're comin' up through the Ccracks
That B/Clive 'round Amhere
Everybody Emknows we have Dno Gfear 
                C   D( Cwalk down toG)
This is my generation 
'Cause we just want to Cdance Dall Gnight
Live inside the Cspark Dof Glife
This might Embe the Conly time aDround 
We wanna know the face of CfreeGdom 
We wanna make a place where Cwe can B/Clearn to Amlove
Build a world that Emwe can be Dproud Gof 
                 C   D( Cwalk down to G)
This is my generation

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Generation

by Tonic

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B/C

Capo first fret:

G C G

You're comin' up like a flower

You're comin' up through the cracks

B/C Am

That live 'round here

Em D G

Everybody knows we have no fear

C D C

( walk down toG)

This is my generation

C D G

'Cause we just want to dance all night

C D G

Live inside the spark of life

Em C D

This might be the only time around

C G

We wanna know the face of freedom

C B/C Am

We wanna make a place where we can learn to love

Em D G

Build a world that we can be proud of

C D C G

( walk down to )

This is my generation

About Generation Chords by Tonic

Learn how to play Generation by Tonic with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Generation chords”, “Generation guitar chords”, or “Tonic Generation 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 Generation chords and for experienced players who want accurate Generation lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, B/C, Am, Em, D.

FAQ — Generation by Tonic

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Is "Generation" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Generation" in?

The chords for "Generation" show the original chord names (including G, C, B/C, Am, Em, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.