With or Without You — Chords

U2
Key D majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song
D›A›Bm›G
Four chords for the entire song — the build is all dynamics and the Edge's delay, not chord changes.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

D××132
A×123
Bm×13421
G213
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

Fender Stratocaster (modified for Infinite Guitar system) · Vox AC30 (studio recording, 1987)

Original amp EQ — bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7.5 · gain 0 · presence 6

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❓ With or Without You — FAQ

What key is With or Without You in?

With or Without You is in D major.

What chords does With or Without You use?

The main progression uses D, A, Bm, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the With or Without You guitar tone?

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