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The Beatles - Because
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This whole song is in 4/4, and there is only one chord every 4 beats, so each chord
is played for 4 beats. The only exception to this is that the Ddim7 in the bridge is
played for one beat and the last three beats have no chord.
The "___" parts are where the word the singer sings is held out through chord changes.
Chords used
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e|-C#m-0---D#m7b5--2----G#7/D#--2----A0---A70---A13-2---D2--Ddim7--1----A93---F#2--|
B|--2-----2------1----2---2----2---3----0----2---2--|
G|--1-----2------1----2---0----0---2----1----4---3--|
D|--2-----1------1----2---2----2---0----0----2---4--|
A|--x-----x------x----0---0----0---x----x----0---x--|
E|--x-----x------x----x---x----x---x----x----x---x--|
[Intro]
     C#m       C#m          D#m7b5          G#7/D#     A       C#m      A7       A13    DADdim7h_______
[Verse 1]
BeC#mcause the world is C#mround, it turns me D#m7b5on______G#7/D#___
BeAcause the C#mworld is A9roundA13___  Dah_Ddim7____
[Verse 2]
BeC#mcause the wind is C#mhigh, it blows my D#m7b5mind____G#7/D#___
BeAcause the C#mwind is A9high_A13___  Dah
[Bridge]
 Ddim7N.C.                 F#/C#  
      Love is old, love is new
F#Love is all, love is G#7youG#7  
[Verse 3]
BeC#mcause the sky is C#mblue, it makes me D#m7b5cry_____G#7/D#___
BeAcause the C#msky is A9blue_A13___  Dah_Ddim7_______C#m_____C#m___
[Outro]
D#m7b5Ah______G#7/D#________A___  C#mooh_A9____  A13ah_D___Ddim7_

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

"Because" began with John Lennon hearing Yoko Ono play Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and asking if she could play the chords backward, which then inspired the song's creation. The lyrics are intended to be clear and direct, without hidden meanings or obscure references. This track from the 1969 album Abbey Road features a distinctive electric harpsichord intro and showcases a prominent three-part vocal harmony, recorded multiple times to create a rich, layered sound. It also notably includes a Moog synthesizer. At its heart, the song feels like a direct and unvarnished expression, born from a moment of musical curiosity.

AI-written from these sources:Because (Beatles song) — Wikipedia ↗The Beatles — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Because

by The Beatles

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

D#m7b5

G#7/D#

A13

Ddim7

F#/C#

G#7

The Beatles - Because

---------------------

This whole song is in 4/4, and there is only one chord every 4 beats, so each chord

is played for 4 beats. The only exception to this is that the Ddim7 in the bridge is

played for one beat and the last three beats have no chord.

The "___" parts are where the word the singer sings is held out through chord changes.

Chords used

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C#m D#m7b5 G#7/D# A A7 A13 D Ddim7 A9 F#

e|--0-----2------2----0---0----2---2----1----3---2--|

B|--2-----2------1----2---2----2---3----0----2---2--|

G|--1-----2------1----2---0----0---2----1----4---3--|

D|--2-----1------1----2---2----2---0----0----2---4--|

A|--x-----x------x----0---0----0---x----x----0---x--|

E|--x-----x------x----x---x----x---x----x----x---x--|

[Intro]

C#m C#m D#m7b5 G#7/D# A C#m A7 A13 D Ddim7

Ah_______

[Verse 1]

C#m C#m D#m7b5 G#7/D#

Because the world is round, it turns me on_________

A C#m A9 A13 D Ddim7

Because the world is round___ ah_____

[Verse 2]

C#m C#m D#m7b5 G#7/D#

Because the wind is high, it blows my mind_______

A C#m A9 A13 D

Because the wind is high____ ah

[Bridge]

Ddim7 F#/C#

N.C.

Love is old, love is new

F# G#7 G#7

Love is all, love is you

[Verse 3]

C#m C#m D#m7b5 G#7/D#

Because the sky is blue, it makes me cry________

A C#m A9 A13 D Ddim7 C#m C#m

Because the sky is blue____ ah________________

[Outro]

D#m7b5 G#7/D# A C#m A9 A13 D Ddim7

Ah_________________ ooh_____ ah_____

About Because Chords by The Beatles

Learn how to play Because by The Beatles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Because chords”, “Because guitar chords”, or “The Beatles Because chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Because chords and for experienced players who want accurate Because lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#m, D#m7b5, G#7/D#, A, A7, A13.

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What key is "Because" in?

The chords for "Because" show the original chord names (including C#m, D#m7b5, G#7/D#, A, A7, A13). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.