Bittersweet Symphony Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve. The estimated core chords are E, A, D, E7. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Bittersweet Symphony
The automatically estimated key is A; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords, and it moves quickly at 149 BPM.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Bittersweet Symphony in?
Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve has an automatically estimated key of A, at around 149 BPM.
What chords do I need for Bittersweet Symphony?
The automatically estimated core chords are E, A, D, E7.
Is Bittersweet Symphony good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords, and it moves quickly at 149 BPM.