Is this real sheet music for "War"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "War".

Can I see all the notes in "War"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.

War — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"War" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(Fm)War, (Ab)uh! What is it (Fm)good for? Ab (Ab)so lute ly noth ing. (Fm)War, (Ab)uh! What is it (Fm)good for? Ab (Ab)so lute ly noth ing. Say it a gain. (Fm)War, (Ab)Uh! What is it (Fm)good for? Ab (Ab)so lute ly noth ing. (Fm)War, I de spise ’cause it means de struc tion of in no cent lives. War means tears in thou sands of moth ers’ eyes when their sons go out to fight and lose their lives. I said: (Fm)War, (Ab)uh! What is it (Fm)good for? Ab (Ab)so lute ly noth ing. (Fm)War, (Ab)uh! What is it (Fm)good for? Ab (Ab)so lute ly noth ing. Say it a gain. (Fm)War, (Ab)Uh! What is it (Fm)good for? Ab (Ab)so lute ly noth ing. (Fm)War, I de spise ’cause it means de struc tion of in no cent lives. War means tears in thou sands of moth ers’ eyes when their sons go out to fight and lose their lives. I said:

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Bb
Tempo: 108 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Edwin Starr

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How to Play "War" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.