The National - Start a War: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Start a War" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn Start a War Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The National

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Start a War" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

C We expected something, something better than before We expected something more Do you really think you can just put it in a safe Behind a painting, lock it up and leave? Do you really think you can just put it in a safe Behind a painting, lock it up and leave? Walk away now and you're gonna start a war Am G F C Walk away now and you're gonna start a war Chorus: C Whatever went away, I'll get it over again I'll get money, I'll get funny again Whatever went away, I'll get it over again I'll get money, I'll get funny again Walk away now and you're gonna start a war We expected something, something better than before We expected something more You were always weird, but I never had to hold you By the edges like I do now You were always weird, but I never had to hold you By the edges like I do now Walk away now and you're gonna start a war Chorus Walk away now and you're gonna start a war You can simplify chords by removing barre

Transpose -+Reset Font Size -+Reset Simplify chords by removing barre Guitar Chord Diagrams Am C F G Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "Start a War" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Start a War" by The National.