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War

Sam Barber

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for War by Sam Barber in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
For Easier Chords: Transpose -2, Capo On 2Nd Fret

N.c. = No Chord
* = Strum Once

Intro
E   B   E   B

Verse 1
Dead At The EDoorstep, Rusted Nails At My BFeet
And You Said You Were ELeaving, Didn't Think You Meant BMe
If All Of This EDrinking Would Help Me At BAll
Maybe Some EWay You'd Sit Here And Stay Through The Hell That I've BBrought

Chorus
And C#mI Still Remember Your Tear-Covered Blouse
The EWay That Your Eyes Stayed Glued To The Ground
It C#mTook Me Five Years To See What You Saw
But EAll Of This Fighting Don't Matter At All
What A War We BFought

Interlude
B

Verse 2
And You Used To ETell Me We'd Be One In The BNext Life
You Took My EHeart Out, Felt The Blade Through My BChest
And Without A EWarning You Set Me On BFire
There Was No EWater, Not One Reason BWhy

Chorus
And C#mI Still Remember Your Tear-Covered Blouse
The EWay That Your Eyes Stayed Glued To The Ground
And I C#mHate That It Took You Five Years Just To Talk
To EFind Out That All This Fighting Don't Matter At All

What A War We Fought

Post-Chorus
B  Mmm__E_
What A War We BFought
Oh, Oh-Oh-EOh
What A War We BFought E    B    E   B​

Outro
Hmm-Mm-Mm-EMm, Hmmm B​
Hmm-Mm-Mm-EMm, Hmm, Hmm-Mm, BHmm
E   B   E   B*
Also available in: A (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for War?

The chords for War are: E, B, C#m

What is the original key of War?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing War?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play War in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can War be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play War on ukulele?

Chord War can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in War?

War uses 3 chords: E, B, C#m

What is the easiest way to play War?

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 War released in?

War was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for War?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch War to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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