Learn to play "The Kids Are Alright" 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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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 "The Kids Are Alright" smoothly on your guitar.
A D G A D G A I don't mind, other guys dancing with my girl D G A D That's fine, I know them all pretty well Em A G D But I know sometimes I must get out in the light Em A D A Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright D The kids are alright Sometimes, I feel I gotta get away Bells chime, I know I gotta get away And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright The kids are alright Chorus: A G I know if I go things would be a lot better for her A G I had things planned, but her folks wouldn't let her I don't mind, other guys dancing with my girl That's fine, I know them all pretty well But I know sometimes I must get out in the light Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright The kids are alright Sometimes, I feel I gotta get away Bells chime, I know I gotta get away And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright The kids are alright The kids are alright | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA ![]() D ![]() Em ![]() 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 Kids Are Alright" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Kids Are Alright" by The Who.