[Intro] C D Em G C D Bm C [Verse 1] C D No such thing as gravity Em G In the air is where we'll be found C D No such thing as insanity Bm C Where insanity is all over town C D You and me are breaking news Em G Because the news can't break us C D That don't make us superficial Bm C Serious is what that makes us [Chorus] C D Freedom is a feeling Em G It's a feeling that I have around you C D Freedom is a feeling Bm C It's a feeling that I never knew [Verse 2] C D No such thing as equality Em G We all know we're better than that C D No upper hand on morality Bm For the love of God C Please, will you stop that? C D We're a one-hit wonder, baby Em G Is that superficiality? C D Maybe that is hard for you Bm C It's not so difficult for me [Chorus] C D Freedom is a feeling Em G It's a feeling that I have around you C D Freedom is a feeling Bm C It's a feeling that I never knew C D Freedom is a feeling Em G It's a feeling that I have around you C D Freedom is a feeling Bm C It's a feeling that I never knew [Refrain] Em C G D Ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha Em C G D Ah-ha-ha Em C G D Ah-ha-ha, ah-ha-ha Am C Ah-ha-ha, ha-ha [Bridge] Em C G D We're a one-hit wonder, baby Em C G D Superficiality Em C G D I guess it's hard for our serious friends Am C But not so difficult for me [Chorus] C D 'Cause freedom is a feeling Em G It's a feeling that I have around you C D Freedom is a feeling Bm C It's a feeling that I never knew [Outro] C D Em G C D Bm C C D Superficiality Em G Superficiality C D Bm C S-U-P-E-R-F-I-C-I-A-L-I-T-Y C Freedom D Em Freedom
U2 – Superficiality Chords on Piano & Ukulele
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How to play Superficiality: key, chords and progression
Superficiality by U2 is written in E minor (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 6 chords: C, D, Em, G, Bm and Am.
The backbone of the song is C – D – Em – G (VI – VII – i – III in E minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.
Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.
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Superficiality chords: questions
What key is Superficiality in?
Superficiality by U2 is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Superficiality?
Superficiality uses 6 chords: C, D, Em, G, Bm, Am.
What is the chord progression of Superficiality?
The main progression is C – D – Em – G (VI – VII – i – III).
Is Superficiality easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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