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Independence Day original guitar chords by
Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
Cm9
Cm9

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Cm9
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G
G

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C
C

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Bb6
Bb6
5

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Ab6
Ab6
3

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C/G
C/G

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F9
F9

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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C
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Bb6
Bb6
5

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Ab6
Ab6
3

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C/G
C/G

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F9
F9

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Verse 1
F
F

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Ab6
Ab6
3

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A future butterfly
D9
D9
4

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Gonna spend the day
C/E
C/E

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F
F

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Gsus4
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Higher than high
Ab6
Ab6
3

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G7
G7

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Em7
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Dm
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You'll be a beautiful confusion, ooh
Fm6
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Once I was you
Interlude 1
C
C

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Bb6
Bb6
5

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Ab6
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3

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C/G
C/G

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F9
F9

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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C
C

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Bb6
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5

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Ab6
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3

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C/G
C/G

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F9
F9

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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C
C

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Cmaj7
Cmaj7

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Verse 2
F
F

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I saw you caught
Ab6
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3

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D9
D9
4

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between all the people out
C/E
C/E

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F
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Gsus4
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Making a scene
Ab6
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3

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G7
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Em7
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In a bright, ideal tomorrow, ooh
Dm
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Fm6
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Don't go too far, stay who you are
Interlude 2
C
C

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Bb6
Bb6
5

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Ab6
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3

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C/G
C/G

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Ah, ah
Bridge 1
F
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Ab
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4

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Everybody knows
C
C

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Everybody knows
Bb
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Everybody knows
F
F

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You only live a day
G
G

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Ab
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4

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C/G
C/G

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But it's brilliant anyway
F9
F9

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Gsus4
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Ab
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4

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C
C

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C7#11
C7#11

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F/C
F/C

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Chorus 1
C
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Bb6
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5

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I saw you out
Ab6
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3

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C/G
C/G

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A perfect place
F9
F9

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Gsus4
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It's gonna happen soon
Ab
Ab
4

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C
C

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But not today
C
C

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Bb6
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5

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So go to sleep
Ab6
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3

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C/G
C/G

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Amid the change
F9
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Gsus4
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I'll meet you here tomor row
Ab
Ab
4

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F
F

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Independence day

Independence day
Ab
Ab
4

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Independence day
Outro 1
C
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Bb6
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5

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Ab6
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3

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C/G
C/G

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F9
F9

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Gsus4
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Ab
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4

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C5
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3

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Cm9

  • G

  • C

  • Bb6

    5

  • Ab6

    3

  • C/G

  • F9

  • Gsus4

  • Ab

    4

  • Cmaj7

  • F

  • D9

    4

  • C/E

  • G7

  • Em7

  • Dm

  • Fm6

  • Bb

  • C7#11

  • F/C

  • C5

    3

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Independence Day by Elliott Smith is C major.

The primary chords used in Independence Day are Cm, G, C, Bb, Ab, F.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, G, C, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Independence Day is approximately 88 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Independence Day using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Independence Day. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Elliott Smith.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Independence Day to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Independence Day by Elliott Smith on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.