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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · G · A · B
Iron Man Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · G · A · B
Iron Man Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · G · A · B
Iron Man Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · G · A · B
Iron Man Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · G · A · B
Iron Man Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · G · A · B
Iron Man Chords – Harmonica
Black Sabbath’s heavy metal classic about a time-traveling hero turned villain. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verses and power chords for the heavy riffs.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
Verse 2
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
Chorus
A
E
A – E (×2)
Verse 3
E (×2)
Bridge
A
E
A
E
Chorus
A
E
A – E (×2)
Outro Riff
E – A – E – A (×4)
Practice tip: Master the main riff (E5, G5, A5) before adding the vocals, and focus on the heavy, deliberate tempo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Iron Man"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G, A and B.
Is "Iron Man" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Iron Man" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Iron Man"?
It was written by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, and released in 1970.