Beyonce – Spirit Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Beyonce – Spirit Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsAmFCGC/BEmDABm

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This is the chord progression of Spirit by Beyonce on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am                     F                       C
Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme
G
(Uishi kwa uishi kwa)
Am                F           C
Uishi kwa muda mrefu mfalme
G
(Uishi kwa uishi kwa)

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[Verse 1]
Am               F                             C/B
Yeah, yeah, and the wind is talkin’
C                             G               Em
Yeah, yeah, for the very first time
Am               F                                           C/B
With a melody that pulls you towards it
C                             G               Em
Paintin’ pictures of paradise

[Pre-Chorus]
Am
Sayin’ rise up
F
To the light in the sky, yeah
C
Watch the light lift your heart up
G
Burn your flame through the night, woah

[Chorus]
C               G               Am
Spirit, watch the heavens open
Am
Yeah
C               G                             Am
Spirit, can you hear it callin’? (Callin’)
Am
Yeah

[Verse 2]
Am               F               C/B
Yeah, yeah, and the water’s crashin’
C                             G               Em
Trying to keep your head up high
Am                                           F                             C/B
While you’re trembling, that’s when the magic happens
C               G                             Em
And the stars gather by, by your side

[Pre-Chorus]
Am
Sayin’ rise up
F
To the light in the sky, yeah
C
Watch the light lift your heart up
G
Burn your flame through the night, woah

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[Chorus]
C                             G               Am
Spirit, watch the heavens open
Am
Yeah
C               G                             Am
Spirit, can you hear it callin’? (Callin’)
Am
Yeah

[Post-Chorus]
F G
Your destiny is comin’ close
C
Stand up and fight

[Bridge]
F                             G
So go into that far off land
C               Am                             F
And be one with the Great I Am, I Am
G                             C               Am
A boy becomes a man, woah

[Chorus]
C               G                             Am
Spirit, watch the heavens open
Am
Yeah
C                             G                             Am
Spirit, can you hear it callin’? (Callin’)
Am
Yeah
D                                           A                           Bm
Spirit, yeah, watch the heavens open, open
Bm
Yeah
D                             A                             Bm
Spirit, spirit, can you hear it callin’? (Callin’)
Bm
Yeah

[Post-Chorus]
F                                           G
Your destiny is comin’ close
C
Stand up and fight

[Outro]
F               G
So go into a far off land
C                             Am               G
And be one with the Great I Am

How to play Spirit: key, chords and progression

Spirit by Beyonce is centred on A minor (no sharps or flats). The song uses 9 chords: Am, F, C, G, C/B, Em, D, A and Bm.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Am – F – C – G (i – VI – III – VII in A minor), the epic minor progression (i–VI–III–VII) used in many anthems. Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Good to know: on guitar, F and Bm need a barre or movable shape. Take the change into them slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯

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Spirit chords: questions

What key is Spirit in?

Spirit by Beyonce is centred on A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Spirit?

Spirit uses 9 chords: Am, F, C, G, C/B, Em, D, A, Bm.

What is the chord progression of Spirit?

The main progression is Am – F – C – G (i – VI – III – VII), the epic minor progression (i–VI–III–VII) used in many anthems.

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