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Downer

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[Intro]
EC
  (x4)
E5C
  (x4)
[Verse]
E            C
Portray sincerity
 E            C
Act out of loyalty
E                C
Defend your free country
E              C
Wish away the pain
E              C
Hand out lobotomies
    E               C
To save little families
E                C
Surrealistic fantasies
E             C
Bland, boring plain
[Bridge]
E5C
  (x4)
[Pre-chorus]
Bb5 B5 C5   B5 Bb5 B5 C5 B5
All we know is restitution,
Bb5 B5 C5   B5  Bb5  B5   C5 B5
Living out your date with fusion,
Bb5 B5 C5    B5     Bb5  B5 C5 B5
Is the whole fleece shun in bastard,
Bb5   B5   C5 B5   Bb5 B5 C5 B5
Don't feel guilty, masturbating
[Bridge]
E5C
  (x4)
[Chorus]
A5         Bb5                   E5              F5
  Somebody said that they're not much like I am, I know I can
A5      Bb5                 E5               F5
  Make enough of the words, you to go along, and sing your song 
[Bridge]
E5C
  (x4)
[Verse]
E         C         E            C
Sickening pessimist Hypocrite master
   E            C          E          C
Conservative communist Apocalyptic bastard
E              C       E                C
Thank you dear God for putting me on this Earth
  E                C      E               C
I feel very privileged in debt for my thirst
[Bridge]
E5C
  (x4)
[Pre-chorus]
Bb5 B5 C5   B5 Bb5 B5 C5 B5
All we know is restitution,
Bb5 B5 C5   B5  Bb5  B5   C5 B5
Living out your date with fusion,
Bb5 B5 C5    B5     Bb5  B5 C5 B5
Is the whole fleece shun in bastard,
Bb5   B5   C5 B5   Bb5 B5 C5 B5
Don't feel guilty, masturbating
[Bridge]
E5C
  (x4)
[Chorus]
A5         Bb5                   E5              F5
  Somebody said that they're not much like I am, I know I can
A5      Bb5                 E5               F5
  Make enough of the words, you to go along, and sing your song 
[Bridge]
E5C
  (x4)
[Outro]
E5C
  (x4)

Downer chords and lyrics

Free chords for Downer by Nirvana. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
E C (x4)
E5 C (x4)
[Verse]
[Bridge]
E5 C (x4)
[Pre-chorus]
[Bridge]
E5 C (x4)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
E5 C (x4)
[Verse]
[Bridge]
E5 C (x4)
[Pre-chorus]
[Bridge]
E5 C (x4)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
E5 C (x4)
[Outro]
E5 C (x4)

Downer Chords by Nirvana

Learn how to play Downer by Nirvana with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Downer chords”, “Downer guitar chords”, or “Nirvana Downer 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 Downer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Downer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C, E5, Bb5, B5, C5.

Frequently asked questions about Downer

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Can I transpose "Downer" to a different key?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "Downer"?

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Is "Downer" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Downer" in?

The chords for "Downer" show the original chord names (including E, C, E5, Bb5, B5, C5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.