Foreigner - The Modern Day: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "The Modern Day" 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.

D
I stand up for my pride
I don't want to be just like anyone
In this world I cannot hide
I must finish what I have begun
                   G  Em  A
That's the way I play
               D
In the modern day
                    G   Em  A
Because I want to stay
               D
In the modern day

D
Got a picture in my mind
Of the way that I wanna be
So I search until I find
The power inside of me
               G   Em  A
It's another phase
              D
Of the modern day

Chorus:
A               G       D
Got to face up to this life
A                     G       D
Can't let it get the best of me
A            G    D
So I make a sacrifice
A                     G      D
If that's the way it has to be

D
I'm doing what I feel is right
I'm ready if I need to fight
               G Em A
In the modern way
               D
In the modern day

Chorus

D
Like a motor in overdrive
I feel good and I feel alive
I got no need to beg or borrow
Got a shortcut to tomorrow
               G Em A
And I'm on my way
              D
To the modern day
              G  Em A
Got a lot to say
               D
In the modern day
                    G Em A
Because I need to stay
              D
In the modern day

               G Em A D
In the modern day

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

D

Guitar chord D

Em

Guitar chord Em

G

Guitar chord G

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 "The Modern Day" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Modern Day" by Foreigner.