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War Game

Ed Sheeran verified
Key: FM
120 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Fm (F Minor)
Tempo / BPM 120 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 2 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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War Game by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of Fm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Fm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'War Game' by Ed Sheeran utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Fm barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Fm and Eb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 86 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 120 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Fm Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key FM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key FM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Fm without a capo.

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piano Chord Family FM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of FM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Fm Tonic
ii° Gdim Supertonic
III Ab Mediant
iv Bbm Subdominant
v Cm Dominant
VI Db Submediant
VII Eb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 2 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Fm, Eb)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: FM • TEMPO: 120 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for War Game (Ed Sheeran)?

To play the Easy Chords for War Game, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for War Game?

The original recording key for War Game by Ed Sheeran is FM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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