21st Century Breakdown Chords
“21st Century Breakdown” by Green Day guitar chords: in the key of C with the chords C, G, F and Am. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for 21st Century Breakdown
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About 21st Century Breakdown
Green Day's “21st Century Breakdown” is a rock track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — C, G, F, Am and Fm — with the progression centred on C, G and F. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
21st Century Breakdown — FAQ
What key is “21st Century Breakdown” in?
“21st Century Breakdown” by Green Day is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “21st Century Breakdown”?
“21st Century Breakdown” uses 5 chords: C, G, F, Am and Fm.
Is “21st Century Breakdown” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “21st Century Breakdown” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “21st Century Breakdown”?
“21st Century Breakdown” is performed by Green Day.
Is there a play-along video for “21st Century Breakdown”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “21st Century Breakdown”?
“21st Century Breakdown” is categorised as Rock.
