Modern Times

The Black Keys - Modern Times: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Modern Times" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.

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Learn Modern Times Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Black Keys

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Modern Times" smoothly on your guitar.

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G A                               A
They're going to get to it tomorrow
                          G A
But they don't care at all
                                          A
They're going to ease your pain and sorrow
                           G A
But we heard the same before
                     A                   G A
All my loving friends taking nothing home
                      A                  G A
And I can't be the one to lay troubles on

All their homes are broken
And what are they going to do?
There's no magic potion
Their lying days are through
Love and lust go hand-in-hand
Everything turn to dust in our promised land

Chorus:
A         D            A  C
Take the well-dressed man
     A         D        A C
And watch him pass you by
 A         D     A C
Work your life away
 A       D        A C
Make me want to cry
E     D   C B    A
In these modern times
A
Oh oh oh

I'm going to scream it on a mountain
To every valley wide
It's all your money they're counting
And to your face they lie
Put on your work boots, mama and your morning gown
Twelve men dead today they're already in the ground

Chorus:
See the well-dressed man
Watch him pass you by
Work your life away
Make me want to cry
In these modern times
In these modern times
In these modern times
Oh


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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Modern Times" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Modern Times" by The Black Keys.

The Black Keys - Modern Times: Guitar Chords

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