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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F#m · D · E · A
As It Was Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F#m
D
E
C#m
Verse 2
F#m
D
E
C#m
Chorus
D – E
F#m – C#m
D – E
F#m – C#m
D – E – F#m – C#m
D – E – F#m
Verse 3
F#m
D
E
C#m
Verse 4
F#m
D
E
C#m
Chorus
D – E
F#m – C#m
D – E
F#m – C#m
D – E – F#m – C#m
D – E – F#m
Bridge
F#m
D – E
C#m
D – E
Final Chorus
D – E
F#m – C#m
D – E
F#m – C#m
D – E – F#m – C#m
D – E – F#m
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.