When The War Is Over

by Cold Chisel
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Lyrics

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

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.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

Ain’t no bo dy gon na (C#m7)steal this heart a way.

When The War Is Over — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "When The War Is Over" by Cold Chisel 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 A, 94 BPM.

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

About “When The War Is Over

Can I learn "When The War Is Over" 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 "When The War Is Over" with hands-separate practice in A at 94 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "When The War Is Over"?
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 "When The War Is Over" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "When The War Is Over"?
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. "When The War Is Over" is in the key of A at 94 BPM.

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