How to play Shock the Monkey by Peter Gabriel

Key, tempo & difficulty

Shock the Monkey is played in the key of F# Minor, at 148 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Shock the Monkey

How to play Shock the Monkey on guitar

Looking for Shock the Monkey guitar chords? Shock the Monkey by Peter Gabriel is played in the key of F# Minor. The main guitar chords are Am, G, C, F, D. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Shock the Monkey on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Shock the Monkey chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Shock the Monkey on piano

Want to play Shock the Monkey on piano? Shock the Monkey by Peter Gabriel is played in the key of F# Minor. The piano chords are Am, G, C, F, D. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Shock the Monkey at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Shock the Monkey on ukulele

Shock the Monkey translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of F# Minor. The ukulele chords are Am, G, C, F, D. If you're searching for easy Shock the Monkey ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Shock the Monkey on bass

The bass line for Shock the Monkey by Peter Gabriel follows the chord progression in the key of F# Minor. The chords are Am, G, C, F, D. SongView's AI transcribes the Shock the Monkey bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Shock the Monkey

To practice Shock the Monkey efficiently, start by learning the Am, G, C, F chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Shock the Monkey is in the key of F# Minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Shock the Monkey at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.