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War — Simple Sheet Music
About “War”
"War" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 108 BPM.
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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:
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (9)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "War"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "War" by Edwin Starr played in?
- War is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "War"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "War" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "War"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "War"?
- "War" was originally performed by Edwin Starr. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "War"?
- This arrangement uses 2 chords: Ab, Fm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "War". Key of F, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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