Learn to play "Red Flag" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
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 Chorus: Am C Cast off the crutch that kills the pain G F The red flag waving never meant the same C G The kids of tomorrow don't need today E E/G# When they live in the sins of yesterday Am G7/B Well I've never seen us act like this Am Our only hope is the minds of kids G7/B E And they'll show us a thing or two Am C G7/B Our only weapons are the guns of youth E Am It's only time before they tighten the noose C G7/B E And then the hunt will be on for you F The red flag waving Dm G never meant the same Am F no The red flag waving Dm G E never meant the same Chorus - x2 Like the smallest bee packs a sting Like a pawn checkmates a king We'll attack at the crack of dawn Build a ladder if there's a wall Don't be afraid to slip and fall Speak for yourself or they'll speak for you The red flag waving never meant the same No, the red flag waving never meant the same Chorus - x2 Am G Like a fire don't need water Dm F Like a jury needs a liar Am G Like riot don't need order Dm F Like a madman needs a martyr Am We don't need them! G We don't need them! Dm We don't need them! F We don't need them! Am We don't need them! G We don't need them! Dm We don't need them! F Am We don't need them! You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm ![]() C ![]() Dm ![]() E ![]() F ![]() G ![]() G# ![]() G7 ![]() B ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Red Flag" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Red Flag" by Billy Talent.