What key is "When The War Is Over" in?

"When The War Is Over" by Cold Chisel is in the key of A with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "When The War Is Over" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "When The War Is Over" 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.

How long does it take to learn "When The War Is Over" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Cold Chisel can I play here?

Try "Choir Girl", "Choirgirl", "Choirgirl". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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#m)sights set on some thing,

hope this does n’t mean our (A)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.

When The War Is Over by Cold Chisel

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “When The War Is Over”

What key is "When The War Is Over" in?: "When The War Is Over" by Cold Chisel is in the key of A with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "When The War Is Over" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "When The War Is Over" 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.
How long does it take to learn "When The War Is Over" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cold Chisel can I play here?: Try "Choir Girl", "Choirgirl", "Choirgirl". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.