Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Masters of War Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Masters of War Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Masters of War Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Masters of War Chords – Banjo
Amtap to play
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Masters of War Chords – Mandolin
Amtap to play
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Masters of War Chords – Harmonica
Bob Dylan’s powerful protest song against the military-industrial complex. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G shapes to sound in the key of A, or play the A chords as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Verse 2
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
E – D
A – E
D – A
E – D
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Verse 3
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A
E – D
Chorus
E – D
A – E
D – A
E – D
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Verse 4
A – E
D – A
A – E – D
A – E
D – A
A – E
D
Bridge
A – E
D
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Verse 5
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
E – D
A – E
D – A
E – D
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Outro
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
A – E
D
A – E
D – A
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (A, D, E). Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady strum without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Masters of War"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, Em and D.
Is "Masters of War" 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 "Masters of War" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Masters of War"?
It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.