U2 - 40 Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
[D]I’ve waited patiently for the Lord, he [G]inclined and heard my cry.
[D]He lifted me up out of the pit, out [G]of the mire and clay.
[chorus]
I will [D]sing, sing a [G]new song, I will [D]sing, sing a [G]new song.
How [D]long to sing this [G]song? How [D]long to sing this [G]song?
How [D]long, how [G]long, how [D]long, how [G]long.
To sing this [D]song.
[Closing]
[D]He set my feet upon the rock, and [G]made my footsteps firm.
[D]Many will see, [G]many will see and hear.
[chorus]
I will [D]sing, sing a [G]new song, I will [D]sing, sing a [G]new song.
How [D]long to sing this [G]song? How [D]long to sing this [G]song?
How [D]long, how [G]long, how [D]long, how [G]long.
To sing this [D]song.
How to play 40 on Guitar (Step-by-step)
U2 - 40 on guitar requires 2 chords and 1 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
40 uses these transitions most often: D → G (16) and G → D (16). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.
1. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
40 chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 40.
- 40 includes 32 chord transitions, 1 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- 40 contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how 40 connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%