Anthem 84 Chords
by Johnny Cash
Anthem 84 by Johnny Cash is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, A, G and E. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: D A D A D
Verse
D G D
If you're lookin' for a fighter who'll defend you
G D A
Love you for your freedom I'm your man
D G D
I ain't gonna leave you for the crazy things you're doin'
E A
Don't ask me to lend a helpin' hand
D G D
You were such a pretty dream as I remember
D G D
You were young and strong and God was on your side
D G D
But the vision slowly faded like the wonder from your eyes
A D
You traded your compassion for your pride
D G D
But I still believe in all that believed in
G D A
And I pray to God that you will in the end
D G D
You'll see the golden chances that you're wastin'
A D
And be the lovin' beauty that you can
Solo
D G D G D A D G D A D
D G D
But I still believe in all that we believed in (yeah yeah)
G D A
And I pray to God that you will in the end
D G D
And you'll see the golden chances that you're wastin'
A D
Be the lovin' beauty that you can
Outro
D G D A D