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It's important to have the minor 3rd in the Fm, so keep this in mind if you're using power chords. 
Intro C-G-F-C-F-Fm-C
               G
I'm rotting inside
     F             C
My flesh turns to dust
 F                Fm            C
Whisper, "are you dying?" in my ear
                G
I'm so sick to death
F            C
Tumors in my head
  F                Fm           C
Whisper, "are you dying?" in my ear
Bridge
Ab           C
Black rose of death
Ab           C
In my fist I clutch
Ab               C
Thorns shred my finger tips
     F            G
And drips toxic blood
2nd Verse
 C                G
Kiss me one last time
 F           C
Wipe off my sweat
 F                Fm            C
Whisper, "are you dying?" in my ear
                  G
As my bones they rust
 F        C
20lbs of trust
F                 Fm            C
Whisper, "are you dying?" in my ear
Bridge
Ab            C
Black rose of death
Ab            C
In my fist I clutch
Ab               C
Thorns shred my finger tips
     F          G
And drips toxic blood
3rd verse
C             G
I'm rotting inside
    F             C
My flesh turns to dust
 F                 Fm           C
Whisper, "are you dying?" in my ear
                 G
Kiss me one last time
 F           C
Wipe off my sweat
  F               Fm         C
Whisper, "are you dying?" in my ear
  F              Fm       C   Fm C
                               - 
Whisper, "are you dying?" in my ear

Rotting chords and lyrics

Free chords for Rotting by Green Day. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

It's important to have the minor 3rd in the Fm, so keep this in mind if you're using power chords. 
Intro C-G-F-C-F-Fm-C
Bridge
2nd Verse
Bridge
3rd verse

Rotting Chords by Green Day

Learn how to play Rotting by Green Day with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rotting chords”, “Rotting guitar chords”, or “Green Day Rotting 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 Rotting chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rotting lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fm, C, G, F, Ab.

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Is "Rotting" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Rotting" in?

The chords for "Rotting" show the original chord names (including Fm, C, G, F, Ab). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.