Ellie Goulding – Power Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Ellie Goulding – Power Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsAmDCEm

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[Intro]
Am

[Verse 1]
Am
Painted to pure perfection
Am
We had a real connection
D
Bodies, aching, overtaken
Am
You kept me at a distance
Am
Not asking any questions
D
Fingers, pressing, learning, lessons

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[Chorus]
D
Beautiful lies on a Friday night
D                                                          C
Starting to wonder where we lost the magic
C                                                                         D
Head in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is static
D                                                                         C
I’m not a material girl, everything in your world just feels like plastic
C
Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me down
Am                                                                         Am
You just want the power, you’re not really down for love
D
You just want the power
D
The power

[Verse 2]
Am                                                             Am
No I’m not chasing paper and I’m not faking neither
D                                           D
Take me higher or this will expire
Am                                                                         Am
Your self obsessions boring, sorry if I’m ignoring
D                                                       D
Mindless actions, lead to destruction

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[Chorus]
Am
Beautiful lies on a Friday night
Am                                                 C
Starting to wonder where we lost the magic
C                                                                         D
Head in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is static
D                                                                                           C
I’m not a material girl, everything in your world just feels like plastic
C
Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me down
Am                                                                         Am
You just want the power, you’re not really down for love
D
You just want the power
D
The power

[Bridge]
Em
Everything you do is so cruel (Power)
C
Taking me for a fool (Power)
D
Making me need a new fix
D
Making me worship you
Em
Everything you do is so cruel (Power)
C
Taking me for a fool (Power)
D
Making me need a new fix
D
Making me worship you
Oh, oh

[Chorus]
Am
Beautiful lies on a Friday night
Am                                                       C
Starting to wonder where we lost the magic
C                                                                         D
Head in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is static
D                                                                                           C
I’m not a material girl, everything in your world just feels like plastic
C
Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me down
Am                                                                         Am
You just want the power, you’re not really down for love
D
You just want the power
D
The power

How to play Power: key, chords and progression

This is the chords of Power by Ellie Goulding on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

Power by Ellie Goulding sits in E minor (one sharp: F♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: Am, D, C and Em.

Listen for C – D – C – Am (VI – VII – VI – iv in E minor): the song comes back to it again and again. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

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Power chords: questions

What key is Power in?

Power by Ellie Goulding is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Power?

Power uses 4 chords: Am, D, C, Em.

What is the chord progression of Power?

The main progression is C – D – C – Am (VI – VII – VI – iv).

Is Power easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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