About “When The War Is Over”

Why does "When The War Is Over" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "When The War Is Over".

What key is "When The War Is Over" by Cold Chisel played in?

When The War Is Over is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "When The War Is Over"?

The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

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

Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.

Can I download sheet music for "When The War Is Over"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "When The War Is Over"?

"When The War Is Over" was originally performed by Cold Chisel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Cold Chisel can I play here?

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

Is this real sheet music for "When The War Is Over"?

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 "When The War Is Over".

Can I see all the notes in "When The War Is Over"?

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 A at 94 BPM.