Waging War

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Waging War Shane and Shane

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[D2] 000200
[Bm] x24430
[A2] x02200
[G] 320000
[D/F#] 200200
[Em] z22000

[Verse]
[D2]It haunts me so, [D2]This gloomy weight
[Bm]That comes [A2]and goes, [G]Without a trace
[D2]A thousand times [D2]my flesh embrace
[Bm]A [A2]thousand more [Gb]ut if [D/F#]for grace

[Chorus]
[G]To see the [A2]Lord, the [D2]promise land
[G]Where in [D/F#] all [Em]sins pearly [D2]gates [A2]look bland
[G]And what [A2]was once [Bm] a pearl [A2]now sand
[G]That blows [D/F#] away, [Em]that blows [A2]away in [D2]light of Him

[Verse]
[D2]When battle [D2]lines become unclear
[Bm]And the [A2]waging war is [G] all I hear
[D2]Lord, Sustain me [D2] with Your voice
[Bm]And the [A2]choice [G]to walk [D/F#]in truth

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[Verse]
[D2]That I might see this day
[D2]This waging war [Bm] might go away
[A2]And be [G]no more
[D2]That I might see His face
[D2]And hear Him say
[Bm]Son, welcome home
[A2]The [G]war is [D/F#] over

[Chorus]
[G]To see the [A2]Lord, the [D2]promise land
[G]Where in [D/F#] all [Em]sins pearly [D2]gates [A2]look bland
[G]And what [A2]was once [Bm] a pearl [A2]now sand
[Bm]That blows away,[G] that blows away,[Bm] that blows away
[A2]in light [G] of Him
[Bm]Oh go away, [G]oh go away,[Bm] oh go away [A2]in light of
[G][D/F#]him
[Em]Oh blow away [A2], oh waging [D] war of sin

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Single / Hits

Released 2025

Genre

Pop

Songwriter Shane And Shane

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Waging War by Shane And Shane is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D/F# (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Waging War by Shane And Shane: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, Gb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D2 to Bm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

vi – IV – I – ii – Gb – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm G D/F# Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Gb D

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, Gb)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: vi – IV – I – ii – Gb – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Waging War (Shane And Shane)?

To play the Easy Chords for Waging War, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Waging War by Shane And Shane is D. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single / Hits

Released 2025

Genre

Pop

Songwriter Shane And Shane

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio (Key B) Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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