Key: C · Capo: 5th fret · BPM: 168 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Em, C, G, F, Am, Dm
[Intro] Em G C Em G C Em F G Am G F C [Verse] Em G Blacken the sky and C sharpen the axe Em G C Forever cursed to live unrelaxed Em F We make no bones, G Am a house is not a home G And a home is nowhere F C we can stay [Verse] Em G Dodged the draft but C can't dodge the war Em G C Forever cursed to live insecure Em F G The curtain drops, a gang of Am Gen X cops assembles G F C Trembling before our human nature [Chorus] Dm C It wasn't built for me Dm Am G It's your academy F C But in my time, G Am you taught me how to see G Each generation makes F C its own apology Em G C Em G C Em F G Am G F C [Verse] Em G Welcome back, C my oldest friend Em G C Are you cursed to depart again? Em F Your ways and means, G Am eternally obscene G And always looking for obscenity F C and hatred [Chorus] Dm C It wasn't built for me Dm Am G It's your academy F C But in my time, G Am you taught me how to see G Each generation makes F C its own apology Em G C Em G C Em F G Am G F C [Outro] Dm C It wasn't built for me Dm Am G It's your academy F C But in my time, G Am you taught me how to see G Each generation makes F C its own apology F G Am It's by design and consequentially G Each generation makes F C its own apology
Track Info
- Song: Gen-X Cops
- Artist: Vampire Weekend
- Produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, Ezra Koenig & Chris Tomson
- Written by Ezra Koenig & Chris Tomson
- Album: Only God Was Above Us
- Released Date: 16 February 2024
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ℹ️ About This Song
To simplify the chords we will use a capo on 5th fret.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- BPM: 168
- Key: C
- Capo: 5th fret
- Chords: Em, C, G, F, Am, Dm
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Em – 022000 C – x32010 G – 320003 F – 133211 Am – x02210 Dm – xx0231 | Em – 0402 C – 0003 G – 0232 F – 2010 Am – 2000 Dm – 2210 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Gen-X Cops in?
Gen-X Cops is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Gen-X Cops?
You need Em, C, G, F, Am, Dm to play Gen-X Cops by Vampire Weekend.
Do I need a capo for Gen-X Cops?
Yes, place a capo on the 5th fret to play Gen-X Cops by Vampire Weekend.
How hard is Gen-X Cops to play on guitar?
Gen-X Cops by Vampire Weekend is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.