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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · C · F · Bb
Phantom of the Opera Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · C · F · Bb
Phantom of the Opera Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · C · F · Bb
Phantom of the Opera Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · C · F · Bb
Phantom of the Opera Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · C · F · Bb
Phantom of the Opera Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Am · Gm · C · F · Bb
Phantom of the Opera Chords – Harmonica
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic and dramatic duet from the musical of the same name. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verses to create a tense, rhythmic feel before opening up for the powerful chorus.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1 - Christine
[D]In sleep he [A]sang to me
In [Bm]dreams he [F#m]came
That [G]voice which [D]calls to me
And [A]speaks my [Bm]name
And [G]do I [D]dream a-[A]gain?
For [Bm]now I [F#m]find
The [G]Phantom of the [D]Opera is [A]there
In-[Bm]side my [G]mind
Verse 2 - Phantom
[D]Sing once a-[A]gain with me
Our [Bm]strange du-[F#m]et
My [G]power o-[D]ver you
Grows [A]stronger [Bm]yet
And [G]though you [D]turn from [A]me
To [Bm]glance be-[F#m]hind
The [G]Phantom of the [D]Opera is [A]there
In-[Bm]side your [G]mind
Chorus - Both
Those [D]who have seen your [A]face
Draw [Bm]back in [F#m]fear
I [G]am the [D]mask you [A]wear
[G]It’s me they [A]hear
Your [D]spirit and my [A]voice
In [Bm]one com-[F#m]bined
The [G]Phantom of the [D]Opera is [A]there
In-[Bm]side my/your [G]mind
Verse 3 - Christine
[D]He’s there, the [A]Phantom of the Opera
[Bm]Beware the [F#m]Phantom of the Opera
Verse 4 - Phantom
[D]In all your [A]fantasies
You [Bm]always [F#m]knew
That [G]man and [D]mystery
[A]Were both in [Bm]you
And [G]in this [D]laby-[A]rinth
Where [Bm]night is [F#m]blind
The [G]Phantom of the [D]Opera is [A]there
In-[Bm]side my [G]mind
Chorus - Both
Those [D]who have seen your [A]face
Draw [Bm]back in [F#m]fear
I [G]am the [D]mask you [A]wear
[G]It’s me they [A]hear
Your [D]spirit and my [A]voice
In [Bm]one com-[F#m]bined
The [G]Phantom of the [D]Opera is [A]there
In-[Bm]side my/your [G]mind
Bridge - Phantom
[D]Sing, my Angel of [A]Music!
[D]Sing, my Angel of [A]Music!
[D]Sing for [A]me!
[D]Sing, my An-[A]gel!
[D]Sing for [A]me!
Chorus - Both
Those [D]who have seen your [A]face
Draw [Bm]back in [F#m]fear
I [G]am the [D]mask you [A]wear
[G]It’s me they [A]hear
Your [D]spirit and my [A]voice
In [Bm]one com-[F#m]bined
The [G]Phantom of the [D]Opera is [A]there
In-[Bm]side my/your [G]mind
Outro - Phantom
[D]The Phantom of the [A]Opera is [Bm]there
[G]In-[D]side my [A]mind
Practice tip: Master the Bm to F#m transition, as it’s central to the song’s haunting progression; use a metronome to keep the driving rhythm consistent throughout the dynamic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Phantom of the Opera"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Gm, C, F and Bb.
Is "Phantom of the Opera" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Phantom of the Opera" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Phantom of the Opera"?
It was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe, and released in 1986.