What key is "Army" in?

"Army" by Ellie Goulding is in the key of B with a tempo of 87 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.

Is "Army" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Army" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Army"?

This arrangement of "Army" uses 9 chords: B, E, Emaj, Emaj7, Emaj9, F#, F#dom, G#m7, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Army" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Ellie Goulding can I play here?

Try "Still Falling For You", "Love Me Like You Do", "LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I know that I’ve been messed up, You nev er let me give up, All the nights and the fights and the blood and the (E)break ups, You’re al ways there to call up.

I’m a pain, I’m a child, I’m a fraid.

But (G#m7)yeah, you un der stand, Yeah, like no one can.

I (F#)know that we don’t look like much, But no one fucks it up like us.

(B)Six teen, and you nev er e ven judged me.

Mat ter of fact, al ways thought you were too cool (E)for me.

Sit ting there in the ca ra van, all the nights we’ve been drunk on the floor.

But (G#m7)yeah, you un der stand, Yeah, like no one can.

We (F#)both know what they say a bout us, But they don’t stand a chance be cause When I’m with you,

when I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, I’m stand ing with an ar my.

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my.

(B)Dark times, you can al ways find the bright side.

I’m ter a mazed by the things that you would sa (E)cri fice just to be there the for ra me, how you cringe when you sing out of tune.

But (G#m7)yeah, it’s ev ’ry thing So, don’t change a thing.

We (F#)both know what they say a bout us, But they don’t stand a chance be cause When I’m with you,

when I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, I’m stand ing with an ar my.

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my.

(B)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (Emaj9)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (G#m7)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my,

I’m stand ing with an ar my.

(B)(Ah)

(Ah)

(G#m11)Yeah, you un der stand, Yeah, like no one can.

We (F#11)both know what they say a bout us…

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, I’m stand ing with an ar my.

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, They don’t have a chance

ei ther.

(B)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (Emaj9)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (G#m7)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an… Stand ing here with you.

Stand ing with an… When I’m with you.

Stand ing with an ar my.

Army by Ellie Goulding

Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 87 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Army”

What key is "Army" in?: "Army" by Ellie Goulding is in the key of B with a tempo of 87 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
Is "Army" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Army" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Army"?: This arrangement of "Army" uses 9 chords: B, E, Emaj, Emaj7, Emaj9, F#, F#dom, G#m7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Army" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ellie Goulding can I play here?: Try "Still Falling For You", "Love Me Like You Do", "LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.