Bare The Pop Opera – Absolution Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Bare The Pop Opera – Absolution Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsA6AA/F#F#mED

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This is the chord progression of Absolution by Bare The Pop Opera on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Peter verse]
A6                                    A
He went to you for guidance
A6                                 A
You hid behind a screen
A6                                                 A/F#
Knowing how much empathy might mean
A                                                 F#m
Did you know how much he loved…?
F#m                                                 A
Did you know how much he cared…?

A                                                 E
Lost in the teaching was a boy
E                                 A/F#
So all alone and scared
F#m
Father, we were so in love!
F#m                                 D
And that’s what I find so odd
D                                                 E
Our love was pure and nothing else
A/F#
Brought me closer to God

[Priest]
I’m sorry, Peter

[Peter]
And I forgive you Father

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How to play Absolution: key, chords and progression

Absolution by Bare The Pop Opera is centred on A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯). The song uses 6 chords: A6, A, A/F#, F#m, E and D.

The backbone of the song is A6 – A – A6 (I6 – I – I6 in A major). In solfa, that is doh – doh – doh. Practise these 3 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar almost every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

A6 chord on guitar (x02222)
A6A C♯ E F♯
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
F#m chord on guitar (244222)
F♯mF♯ A C♯
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

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Absolution chords: questions

What key is Absolution in?

Absolution by Bare The Pop Opera is centred on A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).

What chords are in Absolution?

Absolution uses 6 chords: A6, A, A/F#, F#m, E, D.

What is the chord progression of Absolution?

The main progression is A6 – A – A6 (I6 – I – I6).

Is Absolution easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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