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Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
When the war is o ver, got to get a way,
Pack my bags to no place, in no time, no day.
You and I, we used each oth er’s shoul der,
still so young, but some how so much old er.
How can (E)I go home and not get (E)blown a way?
You and I had our (C#m7)sights set on some thing,
hope this does n’t mean our (A6)days are num bered.
I got plans for more than a want ed man.
All a round this cha os and mad ness,
can’t help feel ing noth ing (A)more than sad ness,
on ly choice to face it the best I can.
When the war is o ver, got to start a gain,
try to hold a trace of what it was back (D)then.
You and I, we sent each oth er sto ries,
just a page, I’m lost in all its glor ies.
How can (E)I go home and not get (E)blown a (A)way?
Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.
When The War Is Over — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When The War Is Over" by Cold Chisel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 94 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “When The War Is Over”
- Can I sing "When The War Is Over" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When The War Is Over" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When The War Is Over" by Cold Chisel in?
- The backing track is in A at 94 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "When The War Is Over" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "When The War Is Over"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When The War Is Over", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When The War Is Over" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "When The War Is Over"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When The War Is Over"?
- "When The War Is Over" was originally performed by Cold Chisel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Cold Chisel are available?
- Other accompaniments by Cold Chisel: "Choirgirl", "Khe Sanh". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When The War Is Over" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When The War Is Over" by Cold Chisel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When The War Is Over" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When The War Is Over" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.