Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · B
Superstition Chords – Guitar
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · B
Superstition Chords – Ukulele
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · B
Superstition Chords – Piano
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · B
Superstition Chords – Banjo
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · B
Superstition Chords – Mandolin
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · B
Superstition Chords – Harmonica
Stevie Wonder’s iconic funk classic about the dangers of believing in superstitions. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Chords used: Em, Am, B · Key: E · Difficulty: Intermediate · More 3-chord songs →
Funk Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓
1234
Tip: Mute the strings with your fretting hand to create the percussive, choppy rhythm essential to this groove.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E7 – A7
E7 – B7
E7 – A7
E7 – B7
Chorus
E7
A7
B7
Verse 2
E7 – A7
E7 – B7
E7 – A7
E7 – B7
Chorus
E7
A7
B7
Bridge
G#m7 – C#m7 (×4)
Verse 3
E7 – A7
E7 – B7
E7 – A7
E7 – B7
Chorus
E7
A7
B7
Chorus (Outro)
E7
A7
B7
E7
A7
B7
E7
A7
B7
E7
A7
B7
Practice tip: Isolate the main E7-A7-B7 chord progression first, focusing on the quick, staccato strums before attempting the full arrangement with the bridge section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Superstition"?
You need 3 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am and B.
Is "Superstition" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 3 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Superstition" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Superstition"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1972.