War

by Edwin Starr
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(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:

War — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "War" by Edwin Starr in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “War

Can I learn "War" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "War" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 108 BPM.
What key is "War" by Edwin Starr played in?
War is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "War"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "War" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "War"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "War" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.

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