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Byob

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NOTE: All chords adapted for standard tuning.
[Intro]
C#m
C#m B/D# E F#m C#m F#m E B/D#
C#m B/D# E F#m C#m F#m E B/D#
N.C.
Why do they always send the poor?
[Verse]
C#m                   E
Barbarisms by barbaras
C#m               F#m E B/D#
With pointed heels
C#m                        E
Victorious victorious kneel
    C#m                F#m  E B/D#
For brand new spankin' deals
C#m
Marching forward hypocritic and
C#m               E
Hypnotic computers
C#m
You depend on our protection
                F#m  E        C#m
Yet you feed us lies from the tablecloth
[Bridge]
B C#m              B
     Lalalalalalalalalala, oooooh
[Chorus]
C#m                      B                       C#m  B
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
C#m                    B                 C#m   B
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
[Verse]
C#m
Kneeling roses disappearing into
C#m             E
Moses' dry mouth
C#m
Breaking into fort knox stealing
C#m           F#m E B/D#
Our intentions
C#m                           E
Hangers sitting dripped in oil
C#m         F#m E B/D#
Crying freedom
C#m                 E
Handed to obsoletion
                  F#m  E        C#m
Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth
[Bridge]
B C#m              B
     Lalalalalalalalalala, oooooh
[Chorus]
C#m                      B                       C#m  B
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
C#m                    B                 C#m   B
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
C#m                      B                       C#m  B
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
C#m                    B                 C#m   B
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
[C-Part]
G#m       B G#m F#
Blast off!
     G#m        B G#m F#
It's party time!
    G#m                B  G#m  F#  G#m B G#m F#
And we don't live in a fascist nation!
G#m       B G#m F#
Blast off!
     G#m        B G#m F#
It's party time!
    G#m       B     G#m F# G#m B G#m F#
And where the fuck are     you?
C#m       A        G#
Where the fuck are you?
C#m       A        G#
Where the fuck are you?
C#m                  A
Why don't presidents fight the war?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
C#m                  A
Why don't presidents fight the war?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
[Verse]
C#m
Kneeling roses disappearing into
C#m             E
Moses' dry mouth
C#m
Breaking into fort knox stealing
C#m           F#m E B/D#
Our intentions
C#m                           E
Hangers sitting dripped in oil
C#m         F#m E B/D#
Crying freedom
C#m                 E
Handed to obsoletion
                  F#m  E        C#m
Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth
[Bridge]
B C#m              B
     Lalalalalalalalalala, oooooh
[Chorus]
C#m                      B                       C#m  B
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
C#m                    B                 C#m   B
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sunshine
C#m                      B                       C#m  B
Everybody's going to the party, have a real good time
C#m                    B
Dancing in the desert, blowing up the sun
[C-Part]
C#m       A        G#
Where the fuck are you?
C#m       A        G#
Where the fuck are you?
C#m                  A
Why don't presidents fight the war?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
C#m                  A
Why don't presidents fight the war?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
[Outro]
N.C.
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
Why do they always send the poor?
G#
They always send the poor!
G#
They always send the poor!

Byob chords and lyrics

Free chords for Byob by System Of A Down. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

NOTE: All chords adapted for standard tuning.
[Intro]
C#m
C#m B/D# E F#m C#m F#m E B/D#
C#m B/D# E F#m C#m F#m E B/D#
N.C.
Why do they always send the poor?
[Verse]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[C-Part]
[Verse]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[C-Part]
[Outro]
N.C.

Byob Chords by System Of A Down

Learn how to play Byob by System Of A Down with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Byob chords”, “Byob guitar chords”, or “System Of A Down Byob 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 Byob chords and for experienced players who want accurate Byob lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#m, B/D#, E, F#m, C, B.

Frequently asked questions about Byob

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Can I transpose "Byob" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Byob" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Byob"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Byob" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Byob" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Byob" by System Of A Down with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by System Of A Down below.

What key is "Byob" in?

The chords for "Byob" show the original chord names (including C#m, B/D#, E, F#m, C, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.