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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Learn to Fly Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Learn to Fly Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Learn to Fly Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Learn to Fly Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Learn to Fly Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Learn to Fly Chords – Harmonica
Foo Fighters’ anthemic song about seeking connection and purpose. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position in D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A
Bm
D – A – Bm
D – A
Bm
A – Bm
Chorus
D – A
Bm – F#m
D – A
Bm – F#m
D – A
Bm – F#m
Verse 2
D – A
Bm
D – A – Bm (×3)
Chorus
D – A
Bm – F#m
D – A
Bm – F#m
D – A
Bm – F#m
Bridge
D – A – Bm
D – A
D – A – Bm
D – A
Chorus
D – A
Bm – F#m
D – A
Bm – F#m
D – A
Bm – F#m
Outro
D – A – Bm
D – A
D – A – Bm
D – A
D – A – Bm
D – A
D – A – Bm
D – A
Practice tip: Master the D, A, Bm, and F#m chord shapes first, then practice the steady down-up strum pattern slowly before building up to full speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Learn to Fly"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Learn to Fly" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Learn to Fly" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Learn to Fly"?
It was written by Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins, and released in 1999.