[Chorus]DF#m7
A wave, speak
in a language
E
without a name
D
A wave, one day
we'll
see each other
E
again
Bm7
Each other again
D
A wave, speak in
a language
F#m7
without a name
E
A wave, one day
we'll see each
other again
Each other again
[Outro]D
Till then, I'll
F#m7Bm7E7
wave
DF#m7E7AD
How to play A Wave: key, chords and progression
A Wave by Coldplay is written in F♯ minor (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯) and moves through 6 chords: D, E, F#m7, Bm7, A and E7.
The progression the song keeps returning to is D – E – D – F#m7 (VI – VII – VI – i7 in F♯ minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.
Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes C, D, Em7, Am7, G, D7 (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 67% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.
Chord diagrams
DD F♯ AEE G♯ BF♯m7F♯ A C♯ EBm7B D F♯ AAA C♯ EE7E G♯ B D
DD F♯ AEE G♯ BF♯m7F♯ A C♯ EBm7B D F♯ AAA C♯ EE7E G♯ B D
DD F♯ AEE G♯ BF♯m7F♯ A C♯ EBm7B D F♯ AAA C♯ EE7E G♯ B D
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A Wave chords: questions
What key is A Wave in?
A Wave by Coldplay is in the key of F♯ minor (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).
What chords are in A Wave?
A Wave uses 6 chords: D, E, F#m7, Bm7, A, E7.
What is the chord progression of A Wave?
The main progression is D – E – D – F#m7 (VI – VII – VI – i7).
Is A Wave easy to play on guitar?
Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes C, D, Em7, Am7, G, D7 (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 67% without a capo).
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