Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · Dm · C · Bb
Sign of the Times Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Dm · C · Bb
Sign of the Times Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Dm · C · Bb
Sign of the Times Chords – Piano
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Dm · C · Bb
Sign of the Times Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Dm · C · Bb
Sign of the Times Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
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Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Dm · C · Bb
Sign of the Times Chords – Harmonica
Harry Styles’ epic ballad about escaping a world in crisis. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret and play the chords as written for the original key, or play without a capo for an easier F key.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – Bb
C – F
F – Bb
C – F
F – Bb
C – F
Chorus
Bb – C
F
Bb – C
F – Bb
C
F
Verse 2
F – Bb
C
F (×2)
Bb
C – F
Chorus
Bb – C
F
Bb – C
F
Bb – C
F – Bb
C
F
Bridge
Bb – C – F
Bb – C
F
Bb – C – F
Bb – C
F
Chorus
Bb – C
F
Bb – C
F – Bb
C
F
Outro
F – Bb
C
F – Bb
C – F
F – Bb
C
F
Practice tip: Master the F, Bb, and C chord shapes first, then focus on the slow, steady rhythm to match the song’s dramatic feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sign of the Times"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F, Dm, C and Bb.
Is "Sign of the Times" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sign of the Times" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "Sign of the Times"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Jeff Bhasker, Mitch Rowland, Ryan Nasci, Alex Salibian, and released in 2017.