Child Actor Chords – Foo Fighters

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Key: D · Capo: 2nd Fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Am, Fmaj7, C, Em, Gm, F
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[Verse 1]

                  Am
I was a child actor,
            Fmaj7
a face on a wall
C          Em          Am
Holding my breath as I wait
        Gm         Fmaj7
for the curtain to fall
       C
Was it good enough?
            Em
Was it ever good enough?
    Am
Anything, be the person
         Fmaj7
that you want
 
 
[Verse 2]

                  Am
I was a child actor,
        Fmaj7
born to applause
C       Em        Am
Wasting away as I chase
        Gm         Fmaj7
all the roles I've lost
      C
Was I good enough?
           Em
Was I ever good enough?
      Am
Is it me that they see
                     Fmaj7
when the cameras are off?
 
 
[Chorus]

          C
Won't you turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Em
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Am
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
F
Turn the cameras off
 
 
[Verse 3]

                  Am
I was a child actor,
              Fmaj7
a name on the board
C      Em          Am
Losing myself as I use
        Gm     Fmaj7
someone else's words
      C
Is it true enough?
           Em
Is it ever true enough?
Am
Understand who I am
                 Fmaj7
when the credits roll
 
 
[Chorus]

          C
Won't you turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Em
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Am
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
F
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
C
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Em
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Am
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
F
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
 
 
[Bridge]

Em           F               C
Say, are you who I think you are?
Em              F               C
Hey, aren't you who I think you are?
Em           F
Where have I seen your face?
C
I've seen your face before
Em           F               C
I don't know who you think you are
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]

C
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Em
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Am
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
F
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
 
 
[Chorus]

C
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Em
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Am
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
F
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
          C
Won't you turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Em
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
Am
Turn the cameras off,

turn the cameras off
F
Turn the cameras off
 
                  Am
I was a child actor
 
 
[Outro]

Am Fmaj7 Am
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Q: What key is Child Actor by Foo Fighters in?

The song is originally in the key of D. By placing a capo on the 2nd fret, you can easily play it using comfortable C major chord shapes like C, Em, Am, and Fmaj7.

Q: Where do I put the capo for Child Actor?

Place your capo on the 2nd fret to play along perfectly with the original recording while using easier open chord shapes.

Q: Is Child Actor easy to play on guitar?

Yes, the chords themselves (Am, C, Em, F) are fairly simple for an intermediate player. The main challenge comes from timing the chord changes precisely with the vocal rhythm and the passing Gm/Fmaj7 chords.

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ℹ️ About This Song

“Child Actor” is an emotionally charged track by Foo Fighters, featuring their signature blend of acoustic intimacy and roaring rock energy. Originally in the key of D, placing a capo on the 2nd fret allows you to play it comfortably using C major shapes (C, Em, Am, F, Gm, Fmaj7). This mobile-optimized chord sheet carefully aligns every chord so you can easily master the dynamics and vocal shifts without losing your place.

Track Info

Chords Info

  • Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
  • Key: D
  • Capo: 2nd Fret
  • Chords: Am, Fmaj7, C, Em, Gm, F
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
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