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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · Bm · F#m · D
Halo Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · Bm · F#m · D
Halo Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · Bm · F#m · D
Halo Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · Bm · F#m · D
Halo Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · Bm · F#m · D
Halo Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · Bm · F#m · D
Halo Chords – Harmonica
Beyoncé’s soaring pop ballad about divine love and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Power Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Build from a soft verse to a powerful chorus. Beyoncé’s vocal dynamics are legendary — match that with your strumming, going from gentle to full-force.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m – D
Chorus
D – A
E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m
D – A – E – F#m
D – A – E
F#m – D
A – E – F#m – D
Verse 2
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m – D
Chorus
D – A
E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m
D – A – E – F#m
D – A – E
F#m – D
A – E – F#m – D
Practice tip: Four chords (A, E, F#m, D) throughout. The F#m barre chord is the challenge — try F#m7 or use capo on 2nd fret with G, D, Em, C shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Halo"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm, F#m and D.
Is "Halo" 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 "Halo" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Halo"?
It was written by Beyonce, Ryan Tedder, Evan Bogart, and released in 2008.