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Acrobat Chords

Here are the chords for “Acrobat” by U2 — in the key of Am (Am, Em, G and Fmaj7). It's rated Advanced. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AmEmGFmaj7Em7CAm7F

Chords for Acrobat

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Advanced
B
3
90
AmDon't believe what youEmhear
AmDon't believe what youEmsee
AmIf you just close yourEmeyes
 You canAmfeel theEmenemy
AmWhen I first met youGgirl
 You hadFmaj7fire in yourEm7soul
AmWhat happened yourGface
 OfFmaj7meltingEm7snow?
 Now itClooks like this
 AndAm7you can swallow, or you can spit
 You canFthrow it up, orGchoke on it
 AndCyou can dream
 SoAm7dream out loud
 YouFknow that your
Gtime is comingAm7'round
 SoFdont let theGbastards grind u down
 No,Amnothing makesEmsense
AmNothing seems toEmfit
 IAmknow you'd hitEmout
 If youAmonly knew who toEmhit
 AndAmI'd join theGmovement
 If there wasFmaj7one
 I couldEm7believe in
 Yeah I'dAmbreak bread andGwine
 If there was aFmaj7church
 I couldEm7receive in
 'cause ICneed it now
 ToAm7take a cup, to fill it up
 ToFdrink it slow, I can'tGlet you go
CI must be anAm7acrobat
 ToFtalk like this, andGact like that
 AndCyou can dream, soAm7dream out loud
 AndFdon't let the
Gbastards grind you down
Em7Oh, it hurts baby
 (What are we going to do now it's
 all been said No new ideas in the
 house and every book has been read)
CI must be anAm7acrobat
 ToFtalk like this, andGact like that
 AndCyou can dream, soAm7dream out loud
 AndFyou can find, yourGown way out
CYou can build, andAm7I can will
 AndFyou can call, I can'tGwait until
CYou can stash, andAm7you can seize
 InFdreams begin,Gresponsibilities
 AndCI can love, andAm7I can love
 And IFknow that the
Gtide is turningAm7'round
 SoFdon't let the
Gbastards grind youAmdown
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About Acrobat

“Acrobat” by U2 is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 8 chords — Am, Em, G, Fmaj7, Em7, C, Am7 and F — with the progression centred on Am, Em and G. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Acrobat — FAQ

What key is “Acrobat” in?

“Acrobat” by U2 is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Acrobat”?

“Acrobat” uses 8 chords: Am, Em, G, Fmaj7, Em7, C, Am7 and F.

Is “Acrobat” easy to play on guitar?

“Acrobat” is rated Advanced.

Who sings “Acrobat”?

“Acrobat” is performed by U2.