The BeatlesIntermediateKey of D5 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · Em · G · Bm
Across the Universe Chords – Guitar
The Beatles’ transcendent song featuring John Lennon’s poetic stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Dreamy Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with a flowing, meditative feel. Let each chord sustain and breathe. This song should feel like floating.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DBm
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
F#mEmA
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
DBm
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
F#mA7
Possessing and caressing me
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 2
DBm
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
F#mEmA
They call me on and on across the universe
DBm
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
F#mA7
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 3
DBm
Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my open ears
F#mEmA
Inciting and inviting me
DBm
Limitless, undying love which shines around me like a million suns
F#mA7
It calls me on and on across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DAGD
Jai guru deva
Practice tip: The verse progression (D-Bm-F#m-Em-A) flows beautifully. The F#m barre chord is the trickiest part — try using a capo on 2nd fret and playing C-Am-Em-Dm-G shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Across the Universe"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, A, Em, G and Bm.
Is "Across the Universe" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Across the Universe" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Across the Universe"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · Em · G · Bm
Across the Universe Chords – Ukulele
The Beatles’ transcendent song featuring John Lennon’s poetic stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Dreamy Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a flowing, meditative feel. Let each chord sustain and breathe. This song should feel like floating.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DBm
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
F#mEmA
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
DBm
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
F#mA7
Possessing and caressing me
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 2
DBm
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
F#mEmA
They call me on and on across the universe
DBm
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
F#mA7
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 3
DBm
Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my open ears
F#mEmA
Inciting and inviting me
DBm
Limitless, undying love which shines around me like a million suns
F#mA7
It calls me on and on across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DAGD
Jai guru deva
Practice tip: The verse progression (D-Bm-F#m-Em-A) flows beautifully. The F#m barre chord is the trickiest part — try using a capo on 2nd fret and playing C-Am-Em-Dm-G shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Across the Universe"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, A, Em, G and Bm.
Is "Across the Universe" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Across the Universe" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Across the Universe"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · Em · G · Bm
Across the Universe Chords – Piano
The Beatles’ transcendent song featuring John Lennon’s poetic stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Dreamy Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a flowing, meditative feel. Let each chord sustain and breathe. This song should feel like floating.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DBm
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
F#mEmA
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
DBm
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
F#mA7
Possessing and caressing me
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 2
DBm
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
F#mEmA
They call me on and on across the universe
DBm
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
F#mA7
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 3
DBm
Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my open ears
F#mEmA
Inciting and inviting me
DBm
Limitless, undying love which shines around me like a million suns
F#mA7
It calls me on and on across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DAGD
Jai guru deva
Practice tip: The verse progression (D-Bm-F#m-Em-A) flows beautifully. The F#m barre chord is the trickiest part — try using a capo on 2nd fret and playing C-Am-Em-Dm-G shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Across the Universe"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, A, Em, G and Bm.
Is "Across the Universe" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Across the Universe" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Across the Universe"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · Em · G · Bm
Across the Universe Chords – Banjo
The Beatles’ transcendent song featuring John Lennon’s poetic stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Dreamy Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a flowing, meditative feel. Let each chord sustain and breathe. This song should feel like floating.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DBm
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
F#mEmA
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
DBm
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
F#mA7
Possessing and caressing me
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 2
DBm
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
F#mEmA
They call me on and on across the universe
DBm
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
F#mA7
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 3
DBm
Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my open ears
F#mEmA
Inciting and inviting me
DBm
Limitless, undying love which shines around me like a million suns
F#mA7
It calls me on and on across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DAGD
Jai guru deva
Practice tip: The verse progression (D-Bm-F#m-Em-A) flows beautifully. The F#m barre chord is the trickiest part — try using a capo on 2nd fret and playing C-Am-Em-Dm-G shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Across the Universe"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, A, Em, G and Bm.
Is "Across the Universe" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Across the Universe" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Across the Universe"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · Em · G · Bm
Across the Universe Chords – Mandolin
The Beatles’ transcendent song featuring John Lennon’s poetic stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Dreamy Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a flowing, meditative feel. Let each chord sustain and breathe. This song should feel like floating.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DBm
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
F#mEmA
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
DBm
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
F#mA7
Possessing and caressing me
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 2
DBm
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
F#mEmA
They call me on and on across the universe
DBm
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
F#mA7
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 3
DBm
Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my open ears
F#mEmA
Inciting and inviting me
DBm
Limitless, undying love which shines around me like a million suns
F#mA7
It calls me on and on across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DAGD
Jai guru deva
Practice tip: The verse progression (D-Bm-F#m-Em-A) flows beautifully. The F#m barre chord is the trickiest part — try using a capo on 2nd fret and playing C-Am-Em-Dm-G shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Across the Universe"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, A, Em, G and Bm.
Is "Across the Universe" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Across the Universe" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Across the Universe"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · Em · G · Bm
Across the Universe Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ transcendent song featuring John Lennon’s poetic stream-of-consciousness lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Dreamy Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a flowing, meditative feel. Let each chord sustain and breathe. This song should feel like floating.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DBm
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
F#mEmA
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
DBm
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
F#mA7
Possessing and caressing me
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 2
DBm
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
F#mEmA
They call me on and on across the universe
DBm
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
F#mA7
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Verse 3
DBm
Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my open ears
F#mEmA
Inciting and inviting me
DBm
Limitless, undying love which shines around me like a million suns
F#mA7
It calls me on and on across the universe
Chorus
DAG
Jai guru deva, om
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
GD
Nothing’s gonna change my world
AG
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DA
Nothing’s gonna change my world
DAGD
Jai guru deva
Practice tip: The verse progression (D-Bm-F#m-Em-A) flows beautifully. The F#m barre chord is the trickiest part — try using a capo on 2nd fret and playing C-Am-Em-Dm-G shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Across the Universe"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, A, Em, G and Bm.
Is "Across the Universe" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Across the Universe" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Across the Universe"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.