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Mainstream Kid

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For the solo and interludes: Use the song to place each chord. 
Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQyc89jQXqY
A
[Verse 1]
A
I'm gonna fit in
Am
I'm on the list, I'm gonna get in
Am                                D
Haven't you heard and don't you know who I am?
D                                A
I'm with the Joneses, I'm their best friend
                          A
I've come to saturate the market
A
To perpetuate the hip kid
A                           D
I was born so I could fall into line (Ooh)
D                    A
I am a legend in my own mind
[Bridge]
A     E7                    D
Can I blend in with a-your kind?
[Chorus]
A
I need you to liberate me
A
You, the masses, educate me
E7
Hold my fist into the air
E7                 A7
Declare a social victory
A
You can own me, you control me
A
Individuality
A   Em
Has never stood a chance against you
E    A
Jump into the mainstream
[Verse 2]
A
Your revolution
A
It's in the way of my confusion
A                         D
I need someone to tell me who I am (Ooh)
D                      A
Because I'm under this illusion
                       A
I came to separate the classes
A
To place the fails above the passes
A              D
And there has never been a better time (Ooh)
D                          A
To set the bar beneath the masses
[Bridge]
A     E7                      D
Can I blend in a-with a-your kind?
[Chorus]
A
I need you to liberate me
A
You, the masses, educate me
E7
Hold my fist into the air
E7          A
Declare a social victory
A
You can own me, you control me
A
Individuality
A   Em
Has never stood a chance against you
E    A
Jump into the mainstream
[Solo]
 A G E    A C D A
      Woo!      Uh
[Interlude]
G A Am Em Am Em
[Chorus]
Am
I need you to liberate me
Am
You, the masses, educate me
Em
Hold my fist into the air
Em               A
Declare a social victory
A
You can own me, you control me
A
Individuality
A    G
Has never stood a chance against you
G              A
Jump into the mainstream
Em      Em7  A
Yeah, oh ah ay
[Interlude]
 A Am Em Am G Em Am Em A
End
A                                   G    A
Your revolution into the mainstream kid (Ooh)
A                                  G     A
Your revolution into the mainstream (Ooh)
A                                   G
Your revolution into the mainstream kid (Ooh)
G    A                              G
Your revolution into the mainstream kid (Ooh)
F             C#         Am
Jump into the mainstream kid

Mainstream Kid chords and lyrics

Free chords for Mainstream Kid by Brandi Carlile. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

For the solo and interludes: Use the song to place each chord. 
Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQyc89jQXqY
A
[Verse 1]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Solo]
[Interlude]
G A Am Em Am Em
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
 A Am Em Am G Em Am Em A
[End]

Mainstream Kid Chords by Brandi Carlile

Learn how to play Mainstream Kid by Brandi Carlile with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mainstream Kid chords”, “Mainstream Kid guitar chords”, or “Brandi Carlile Mainstream Kid 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 Mainstream Kid chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mainstream Kid lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Am, D, E7, A7, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Mainstream Kid

How do I play "Mainstream Kid" by Brandi Carlile on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Mainstream Kid" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mainstream Kid"?

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

Is "Mainstream Kid" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Mainstream Kid" in?

The chords for "Mainstream Kid" show the original chord names (including A, Am, D, E7, A7, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.