Rock

Seven Nation Army Chords

The White Stripes Beginner Key of E 4 Chords 1 min read

E5tap to play

G5tap to play

A5tap to play

B5tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

E5 · G5 · A5 · B5

Seven Nation Army Chords – Guitar

That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.

Riff-Based (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓

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Tip: The famous riff is played on a single string with an octave pedal. On guitar, you can play it on the low E string: 7-7-10-7-5-3-2.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E5 G5 E5

I’m gonna fight ’em off, a seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.

E5 G5 E5

They’re gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back.

Chorus

A5 E5

And I’m talking to myself at night because I can’t forget.

B5 A5

Back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette.

E5tap to play

G5tap to play

A5tap to play

B5tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E5 · G5 · A5 · B5

Seven Nation Army Chords – Ukulele

That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.

Riff-Based (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓

1234

Tip: The famous riff is played on a single string with an octave pedal. On guitar, you can play it on the low E string: 7-7-10-7-5-3-2.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E5 G5 E5

I’m gonna fight ’em off, a seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.

E5 G5 E5

They’re gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back.

Chorus

A5 E5

And I’m talking to myself at night because I can’t forget.

B5 A5

Back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette.

E5tap to play

G5tap to play

A5tap to play

B5tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E5 · G5 · A5 · B5

Seven Nation Army Chords – Piano

That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.

Riff-Based (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓

1234

Tip: The famous riff is played on a single string with an octave pedal. On guitar, you can play it on the low E string: 7-7-10-7-5-3-2.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E5 G5 E5

I’m gonna fight ’em off, a seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.

E5 G5 E5

They’re gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back.

Chorus

A5 E5

And I’m talking to myself at night because I can’t forget.

B5 A5

Back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette.

E5tap to play

G5tap to play

A5tap to play

B5tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E5 · G5 · A5 · B5

Seven Nation Army Chords – Banjo

That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.

Riff-Based (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓

1234

Tip: The famous riff is played on a single string with an octave pedal. On guitar, you can play it on the low E string: 7-7-10-7-5-3-2.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E5 G5 E5

I’m gonna fight ’em off, a seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.

E5 G5 E5

They’re gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back.

Chorus

A5 E5

And I’m talking to myself at night because I can’t forget.

B5 A5

Back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette.

E5tap to play

G5tap to play

A5tap to play

B5tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E5 · G5 · A5 · B5

Seven Nation Army Chords – Mandolin

That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.

Riff-Based (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓

1234

Tip: The famous riff is played on a single string with an octave pedal. On guitar, you can play it on the low E string: 7-7-10-7-5-3-2.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E5 G5 E5

I’m gonna fight ’em off, a seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.

E5 G5 E5

They’re gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back.

Chorus

A5 E5

And I’m talking to myself at night because I can’t forget.

B5 A5

Back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette.

E5tap to play

G5tap to play

A5tap to play

B5tap to play

Key

E Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

E5 · G5 · A5 · B5

Seven Nation Army Chords – Harmonica

That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.

Riff-Based (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓

1234

Tip: The famous riff is played on a single string with an octave pedal. On guitar, you can play it on the low E string: 7-7-10-7-5-3-2.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E5 G5 E5

I’m gonna fight ’em off, a seven nation army couldn’t hold me back.

E5 G5 E5

They’re gonna rip it off, taking their time right behind my back.

Chorus

A5 E5

And I’m talking to myself at night because I can’t forget.

B5 A5

Back and forth through my mind behind a cigarette.