Harry StylesBeginnerKey of A4 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Guitar
Harry Styles’ infectious synth-pop hit about nostalgia and change. Beginner difficulty in the key of F#m.
Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play in Em shapes for easier chords. Keep the strum rhythmic and driving — this song has a relentless forward momentum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m
Holding me back
D
Gravity’s holding me back
E
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
C#m
Why don’t we leave it at that?
Verse 2
F#m
Nothing to say
D
When everything gets in the way
E
Seems you cannot be replaced
C#m
And I’m the one who will stay
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Verse 3
F#m
Answer the phone
D
”Harry, you’re no good alone
E
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
C#m
What kind of pills are you on?”
Verse 4
F#m
Ringin’ the bell
D
And nobody’s coming to help
E
Your daddy lives by himself
C#m
He just wants to know that you’re well
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Bridge
F#m
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
DE
I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was
C#m
Leave America, two kids follow her
DE
I don’t wanna talk about who’s doing it first
Final Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Practice tip: With capo on 2nd fret, play Em, C, D, Bm instead of F#m, D, E, C#m. The Bm can be simplified to Bm7 (x20202). The four-chord loop repeats throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "As It Was"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F#m, D, E and A.
Is "As It Was" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "As It Was" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "As It Was"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and released in 2022.
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Ukulele
Harry Styles’ infectious synth-pop hit about nostalgia and change. Beginner difficulty in the key of F#m.
Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play in Em shapes for easier chords. Keep the strum rhythmic and driving — this song has a relentless forward momentum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m
Holding me back
D
Gravity’s holding me back
E
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
C#m
Why don’t we leave it at that?
Verse 2
F#m
Nothing to say
D
When everything gets in the way
E
Seems you cannot be replaced
C#m
And I’m the one who will stay
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Verse 3
F#m
Answer the phone
D
”Harry, you’re no good alone
E
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
C#m
What kind of pills are you on?”
Verse 4
F#m
Ringin’ the bell
D
And nobody’s coming to help
E
Your daddy lives by himself
C#m
He just wants to know that you’re well
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Bridge
F#m
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
DE
I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was
C#m
Leave America, two kids follow her
DE
I don’t wanna talk about who’s doing it first
Final Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Practice tip: With capo on 2nd fret, play Em, C, D, Bm instead of F#m, D, E, C#m. The Bm can be simplified to Bm7 (x20202). The four-chord loop repeats throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "As It Was"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F#m, D, E and A.
Is "As It Was" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "As It Was" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "As It Was"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and released in 2022.
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Piano
Harry Styles’ infectious synth-pop hit about nostalgia and change. Beginner difficulty in the key of F#m.
Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play in Em shapes for easier chords. Keep the strum rhythmic and driving — this song has a relentless forward momentum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m
Holding me back
D
Gravity’s holding me back
E
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
C#m
Why don’t we leave it at that?
Verse 2
F#m
Nothing to say
D
When everything gets in the way
E
Seems you cannot be replaced
C#m
And I’m the one who will stay
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Verse 3
F#m
Answer the phone
D
”Harry, you’re no good alone
E
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
C#m
What kind of pills are you on?”
Verse 4
F#m
Ringin’ the bell
D
And nobody’s coming to help
E
Your daddy lives by himself
C#m
He just wants to know that you’re well
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Bridge
F#m
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
DE
I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was
C#m
Leave America, two kids follow her
DE
I don’t wanna talk about who’s doing it first
Final Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Practice tip: With capo on 2nd fret, play Em, C, D, Bm instead of F#m, D, E, C#m. The Bm can be simplified to Bm7 (x20202). The four-chord loop repeats throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "As It Was"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F#m, D, E and A.
Is "As It Was" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "As It Was" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "As It Was"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and released in 2022.
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Atap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Banjo
Harry Styles’ infectious synth-pop hit about nostalgia and change. Beginner difficulty in the key of F#m.
Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play in Em shapes for easier chords. Keep the strum rhythmic and driving — this song has a relentless forward momentum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m
Holding me back
D
Gravity’s holding me back
E
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
C#m
Why don’t we leave it at that?
Verse 2
F#m
Nothing to say
D
When everything gets in the way
E
Seems you cannot be replaced
C#m
And I’m the one who will stay
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Verse 3
F#m
Answer the phone
D
”Harry, you’re no good alone
E
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
C#m
What kind of pills are you on?”
Verse 4
F#m
Ringin’ the bell
D
And nobody’s coming to help
E
Your daddy lives by himself
C#m
He just wants to know that you’re well
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Bridge
F#m
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
DE
I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was
C#m
Leave America, two kids follow her
DE
I don’t wanna talk about who’s doing it first
Final Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Practice tip: With capo on 2nd fret, play Em, C, D, Bm instead of F#m, D, E, C#m. The Bm can be simplified to Bm7 (x20202). The four-chord loop repeats throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "As It Was"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F#m, D, E and A.
Is "As It Was" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "As It Was" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "As It Was"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and released in 2022.
F#mtap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Atap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Mandolin
Harry Styles’ infectious synth-pop hit about nostalgia and change. Beginner difficulty in the key of F#m.
Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play in Em shapes for easier chords. Keep the strum rhythmic and driving — this song has a relentless forward momentum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m
Holding me back
D
Gravity’s holding me back
E
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
C#m
Why don’t we leave it at that?
Verse 2
F#m
Nothing to say
D
When everything gets in the way
E
Seems you cannot be replaced
C#m
And I’m the one who will stay
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Verse 3
F#m
Answer the phone
D
”Harry, you’re no good alone
E
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
C#m
What kind of pills are you on?”
Verse 4
F#m
Ringin’ the bell
D
And nobody’s coming to help
E
Your daddy lives by himself
C#m
He just wants to know that you’re well
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Bridge
F#m
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
DE
I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was
C#m
Leave America, two kids follow her
DE
I don’t wanna talk about who’s doing it first
Final Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Practice tip: With capo on 2nd fret, play Em, C, D, Bm instead of F#m, D, E, C#m. The Bm can be simplified to Bm7 (x20202). The four-chord loop repeats throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "As It Was"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F#m, D, E and A.
Is "As It Was" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "As It Was" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "As It Was"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and released in 2022.
F#mtap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Atap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Harmonica
Harry Styles’ infectious synth-pop hit about nostalgia and change. Beginner difficulty in the key of F#m.
Synth-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play in Em shapes for easier chords. Keep the strum rhythmic and driving — this song has a relentless forward momentum.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m
Holding me back
D
Gravity’s holding me back
E
I want you to hold out the palm of your hand
C#m
Why don’t we leave it at that?
Verse 2
F#m
Nothing to say
D
When everything gets in the way
E
Seems you cannot be replaced
C#m
And I’m the one who will stay
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Verse 3
F#m
Answer the phone
D
”Harry, you’re no good alone
E
Why are you sitting at home on the floor?
C#m
What kind of pills are you on?”
Verse 4
F#m
Ringin’ the bell
D
And nobody’s coming to help
E
Your daddy lives by himself
C#m
He just wants to know that you’re well
Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Bridge
F#m
Go home, get ahead, light-speed internet
DE
I don’t wanna talk about the way that it was
C#m
Leave America, two kids follow her
DE
I don’t wanna talk about who’s doing it first
Final Chorus
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DE
In this world, it’s just us
F#mC#m
You know it’s not the same as it was
DEF#mC#m
As it was
DEF#m
As it was
Practice tip: With capo on 2nd fret, play Em, C, D, Bm instead of F#m, D, E, C#m. The Bm can be simplified to Bm7 (x20202). The four-chord loop repeats throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "As It Was"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F#m, D, E and A.
Is "As It Was" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "As It Was" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "As It Was"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson, and released in 2022.