Red Flag chords by
Billy Talent

2006•Rock•982 views•

Key: A minor•

Intro 1

Chorus 1

Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

The red flag waving never meant the same

The kids of tomorrow don't need today

When they live in the sins of yesterday

Am

Am

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C

C

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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

G

G

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F

F

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The red flag waving never meant the same

C

C

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G

G

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The kids of tomorrow don't need today

E

E

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When they live in the sins of yesterday

Verse 1

Am

Am

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Dm

Dm

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Well, I've never seen us act like this

Am

Am

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Our only hope is the minds of kids

Dm

Dm

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E

E

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And they'll show us a thing or two

Am

Am

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C

C

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Our only weapons are

Dm

Dm

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the guns of youth

E

E

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Am

Am

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It's only time before they tighten the noose

C

C

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Dm

Dm

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E

E

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Then the hunt will be on for you

Pre-chorus 1

F

F

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Dm

Dm

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The red flag waving never meant the same,

G

G

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Am

Am

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no

F

F

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Dm

Dm

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The red flag waving never meant the same,

G

G

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E

E

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Chorus 2

Am

Am

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C

C

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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

G

G

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F

F

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The red flag waving never meant the same

C

C

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G

G

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The kids of tomorrow don't need today

E

E

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When they live in the sins of yesterday

Am

Am

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C

C

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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

G

G

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F

F

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The red flag waving never meant the same

C

C

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G

G

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The kids of tomorrow don't need today

E

E

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When they live in the sins of yesterday

Verse 2

Am

Am

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C

C

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Dm

Dm

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Like the smallest bee packs a sting

E

E

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Am

Am

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Like a pawn checkmates a king

C

C

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Dm

Dm

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E

E

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We'll attack at the crack of dawn

Am

Am

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C

C

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Dm

Dm

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Build a ladder if there's a wall

E

E

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Am

Am

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Don't be afraid to slip and fall

C

C

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Speak for yourself

Dm

Dm

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E

E

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or they'll speak for you

Pre-chorus 2

F

F

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Dm

Dm

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The red flag waving never meant the same,

G

G

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Am

Am

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no!

F

F

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Dm

Dm

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The red flag waving never meant the same,

G

G

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E

E

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no!

Chorus 3

Am

Am

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C

C

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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

G

G

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F

F

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The red flag waving never meant the same

C

C

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G

G

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The kids of tomorrow don't need today

E

E

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When they live in the sins of yesterday

Am

Am

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C

C

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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

G

G

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F

F

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The red flag waving never meant the same

C

C

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G

G

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The kids of tomorrow don't need today

E

E

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When they live in the sins of yesterday

Bridge 1

Am

Am

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G

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Dm

Dm

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F

F

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Am

Am

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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F

F

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Am

Am

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Like a fi_ re

G

G

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Don't need wa_ ter

Dm

Dm

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Like a ju_ ry

F

F

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Needs a li_ ar

Am

Am

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Like a ri_ ot

G

G

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Don't need or_ der

Dm

Dm

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Like a mad_ man

F

F

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Needs a mar_ tyr

Am

Am

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We don't need them

G

G

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We don't need them

Dm

Dm

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We don't need them

F

F

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We don't need them

Am

Am

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We don't need them

G

G

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We don't need them

Dm

Dm

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We don't need them

F

F

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We don't need them

Am

Am

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Chorus 4

Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

The red flag waving never meant the same

The kids of tomorrow don't need today

When they live in the sins of yesterday

Am

Am

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C

C

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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

G

G

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F

F

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The red flag waving never meant the same

C

C

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G

G

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The kids of tomorrow don't need today

E

E

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When they live in the sins of yesterday

Chorus 5

Am

Am

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C

C

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Cast off the crutch that kills the pain

G

G

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F

F

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The red flag waving never meant the same

C

C

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G

G

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The kids of tomorrow don't need today

E

E

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When they live in the sins of yesterday

Am

Am

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We don't need them

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Chords

Am
C
G
F
E
Dm

Capo: No capo

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What is the original key of Red Flag?

The original key of Red Flag by Billy Talent is A minor.

What are the main chords for Red Flag?

The primary chords used in Red Flag are Am, C, G, F, E, E/G#.

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No capo is required for this song.

Is Red Flag beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

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The tempo of Red Flag is approximately 185 beats per minute.

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