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Hip-Hop · 2003 · Beginner

Where Is the Love?

by Black Eyed Peas
Key of Am90 BPMBeginner

Chord Sheet

Key of Am · Progression: i–VI–III–VII

Am
chord 1
F
chord 2
C
chord 3
G
chord 4
Chord Loop
Am — F — C — G — ...
Key
Am
Tempo
90 BPM
Chords
4
Genre
Hip-Hop

🎵 Practice Tips for Where Is the Love?

  • →Start at 45 BPM (50% tempo) until chord changes feel smooth.
  • →Loop just the Am→F transition repeatedly — this is often the hardest change.
  • →Use our Metronome set to 90 BPM for precise timing practice.
  • →Click any chord above to see its full piano keyboard and guitar fingering diagram.

How to Play Where Is the Love? by Black Eyed Peas

Where Is the Love? (2003) is a beginner-level hip-hop song that uses 4 chords: Am, F, C, G in the key of Am. The chord progression is i–VI–III–VII.

Chord Breakdown

  • Am — minor chord, darker emotional sound
  • F — major chord, bright and stable
  • C — major chord, bright and stable
  • G — major chord, bright and stable

About Where Is the Love?

"Where Is the Love?" by Black Eyed Peas (released 2003) is one of the most recognizable hip-hop songs ever recorded. Its 4-chord structure demonstrates how a simple progression can create an emotionally powerful and memorable piece of music. The combination of Am, F, C creates a harmonic loop that feels both complete and constantly forward-moving.

Learning Where Is the Love? as a Beginner

If you're learning to play Where Is the Love?, start by getting comfortable with each chord individually before trying to switch between them. The goal is to make each chord change automatic — your fingers should know where to go without you having to think about it. Practice the chord loop slowly with a metronome, and you'll be playing the full song within a few weeks.

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FAQ

Where Is the Love? by Black Eyed Peas — FAQ

What chords are in Where Is the Love? by Black Eyed Peas?
Where Is the Love? uses the chords Am, F, C, G in the key of Am. The progression follows a i–VI–III–VII pattern. This is a beginner-level song.
What key is Where Is the Love? in?
Where Is the Love? by Black Eyed Peas is in the key of Am. The primary chords are Am, F, C.
What is the tempo of Where Is the Love??
Where Is the Love? is played at approximately 90 BPM. This moderate tempo is comfortable for intermediate players. Use our free metronome to practice at exactly 90 BPM.
What strumming pattern does Where Is the Love? use?
Where Is the Love? is typically in 4/4 time. A common strumming pattern is down-down-up-up-down-up (DDUUDU) or simplified all-down for beginners. Focus on getting chord changes smooth before adding strumming complexity.
How do I play Am chord on guitar?
Am is the main chord in Where Is the Love?. For Am: 2nd fret 4th string, 2nd fret 3rd string, 1st fret 2nd string. Others open.
Can I play Where Is the Love? on piano?
Yes! Where Is the Love? sounds great on piano. Play the chords Am, F, C, G in root position or inversions. Left hand plays bass notes (root of each chord), right hand plays chord voicings. This is a beginner-level arrangement.
Is Where Is the Love? beginner-friendly?
Yes! Where Is the Love? is rated Beginner difficulty. It uses 4 main chords (Am, F, C), all easy open or basic chords. One of the best songs for new players to learn.
What is the chord progression in Where Is the Love??
The main progression in Where Is the Love? is Am – F – C – G (Roman numeral: i–VI–III–VII). This 4-chord pattern repeats throughout most of the song.
Can I transpose Where Is the Love? to a different key?
Yes! Where Is the Love? is in Am. To make it easier, try transposing to G or D using a capo. A capo changes your effective key while keeping the same chord shapes. Use our Transpose Tool to convert all chord names automatically.
What genre is Where Is the Love??
Where Is the Love? by Black Eyed Peas is a Hip-Hop song from 2003. Its 4-chord progression (Am, F, C, G) translates naturally to different tempos and styles, making it a popular cover choice for musicians of all levels.