Boulevard of Broken Dreams — Chords

Green Day
Key E minorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse
Em›G›D›A
Chorus
C›G›D›Em›C›G›D›D
A brooding Em–G–D–A verse that opens to Em–G–D–C–A under the chorus.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Em23G213D××132A×123C×321
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string. Tap a chord for the full how-to.

❓ Boulevard of Broken Dreams — FAQ

What key is Boulevard of Broken Dreams in?

Boulevard of Broken Dreams is in E minor.

What chords does Boulevard of Broken Dreams use?

The main progression uses Em, G, D, A, C. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Boulevard of Broken Dreams guitar tone?

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