U2 - 40 Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
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
Switching 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.
This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.
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%