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Tuning: 1/2 step down.
[Chords]
E   = x7999x or 022100
  G#= 4665xx
A   = 5776xx or x02220
  E5= 022xxx
B   = x2444x or 7998xx
(Or just play all power chords.)
[Intro]
N.C. x3
*pick scrape*
  E     G#    Ax2
E5
[Verse 1]
  E5What brings you around?
  BDid you Alose something the last time you were E5here?A  
  E5You'll never find it Bnow
It's Aburied deep with your identiEty
[Pre-Chorus]
  BSo stand aside and let the Anext one pass
  BDon't let the door kick you Ain the ass
[Chorus]
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
Don't even E5try
[Verse 2]
  E5Exit out the Bback,
And Anever show your head around aEgainA  
  E5Purchase your ticBket,
And Aquickly take the last train out of Etown
[Pre-Chorus]
  BSo stand aside and let the Anext one pass
  BDon't let the door kick you Ain the ass
[Chorus]
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
Don't even EtryG#  A  
[Break]
  E    G#    Ax3
  B     AN.C.
B  A
[Outro]
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
  EThere's G#no return from A86
Don't even BtryA  

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86

by Green Day

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Tuning: 1/2 step down.

[Chords]

E = x7999x or 022100

= 4665xx

A = 5776xx or x02220

= 022xxx

B = x2444x or 7998xx

(Or just play all power chords.)

[Intro]

N.C. x3

*pick scrape*

E G# A

[Verse 1]

What brings you around?

B A E5 A

Did you lose something the last time you were here?

E5 B

You'll never find it now

A E

It's buried deep with your identity

[Pre-Chorus]

B A

So stand aside and let the next one pass

B A

Don't let the door kick you in the ass

[Chorus]

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

Don't even try

[Verse 2]

E5 B

Exit out the back,

A E A

And never show your head around again

E5 B

Purchase your ticket,

A E

And quickly take the last train out of town

[Pre-Chorus]

B A

So stand aside and let the next one pass

B A

Don't let the door kick you in the ass

[Chorus]

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

Don't even try

[Break]

E G# A

B A

N.C.

B A

[Outro]

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

E G# A

There's no return from 86

B A

Don't even try

About 86 Chords by Green Day

Learn how to play 86 by Green Day with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “86 chords”, “86 guitar chords”, or “Green Day 86 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 86 chords and for experienced players who want accurate 86 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, G#, A, E5, B, C.

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Can I see chord diagrams for "86"?

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Is "86" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "86" in?

The chords for "86" show the original chord names (including E, G#, A, E5, B, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.