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FAQ
What are the chords for Africa?
The chords for Africa are: E, G#m, F#, A#m, D#m, F#/C#, B, C#m, A, B/D#
What is the original key of Africa?
The original key is A.
What is the difficulty of playing Africa?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Africa in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Africa be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Africa on ukulele?
Chord Africa can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Africa?
Africa uses 10 chords: E, G#m, F#, A#m, D#m, F#/C#, B, C#m, A, B/D#
What is the easiest way to play Africa?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Africa released in?
Africa was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Africa?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Africa to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.