Smoke On The Water Chords
“Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple guitar chords: in the key of A with the chords A, C, D and Bb. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Smoke On The Water
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About Smoke On The Water
Deep Purple's “Smoke On The Water” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — A, C, D, Bb, Am and F — with the progression centred on A, C and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. 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.
Smoke On The Water — FAQ
What key is “Smoke On The Water” in?
“Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Smoke On The Water”?
“Smoke On The Water” uses 6 chords: A, C, D, Bb, Am and F.
Is “Smoke On The Water” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Smoke On The Water” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Smoke On The Water”?
“Smoke On The Water” is performed by Deep Purple.
Is there a play-along video for “Smoke On The Water”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Smoke On The Water”?
“Smoke On The Water” is categorised as Pop.
