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Under the Same Sun Chords

Learn to play “Under the Same Sun” by Scorpions on guitar — played in the key of Em, using Em, C, D and Bm. 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:EmCDBmGAGm

Chords for Under the Same Sun

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
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Em C D
EmI saw the Cmorning
 it was Dshattered by a gun
 heard the Emscream, saw him Cfall
 no one Dcried
EmI saw a Cmother
 she was Dpraying for her son
 bring him Emback, let him Clive
 don't let him Ddie
Emdo you ever Dasked yourself
 is there a Bmheaven in the Gsky
 why can't we get it Aright?
 cos we Dall live under the Bmsame sun
 we Dall walk under the Bmsame moon yeah!
 then Gwhy? Gmwhy?, can't we Dlive as one?
EmI saw the Cevening
 fading Dshadows one by one
 we watched the Emlamb lay down Cto
 the sacriDfice
EmI saw the Cchildren
 the Dchildren of the sun
 how they Emwept, how they Cbled
 how they Ddied
Emdo you ever Dasked yourself
 is there a Bmheaven in the Gsky
 why can't we stop the fiAght?
 cos we Dall live under the Bmsame sun
 we Dall walk under the Bmsame moon yeah!
 then Gwhy? Gmwhy?, can't we Dlive as one?
 BRIDGE:
 SomeBmtimes I think I'm going Gmad
 we are losing all we Gmhad
 and no one seem to Dcare, yeah!
BmBut in my heart it doesn't Gchange
 we've got to re-arGmrange
 and bring our world some Dlove, yeah!, yeah!
D Bm G Gm
D Bm G Gm
 And Emdoes it really Dmatter?
 if there's a Bmheaven up Gabove
 we should could use some Alove
 cos we Dall live under the Bmsame sky
 we Dall look up at the same Bmstars yeah!
 then Gwhy? Gmwhy?, can't we Dlive as one? Ahey
 cos we Dall live under the Bmsame sun
 we Dall walk under the Bmsame moon yeah!
 cos we Dall live under the Bmsame sky
 we Dall look up at the same Bmstars yeah!
 then Gwhy? Gmwhy?, can't we Dlive as one?

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About Under the Same Sun

“Under the Same Sun” by Scorpions is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 7 chords — Em, C, D, Bm, G, A and Gm — with the progression centred on Em, 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.

Under the Same Sun — FAQ

What key is “Under the Same Sun” in?

“Under the Same Sun” by Scorpions is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Under the Same Sun”?

“Under the Same Sun” uses 7 chords: Em, C, D, Bm, G, A and Gm.

Is “Under the Same Sun” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Under the Same Sun” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Under the Same Sun”?

“Under the Same Sun” is performed by Scorpions.

Is there a play-along video for “Under the Same Sun”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Under the Same Sun”?

“Under the Same Sun” is categorised as Pop.