How to play Tattoo by Van Halen

Key, tempo & difficulty

Tattoo is played in the key of A Major, at 118 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 Tattoo

How to play Tattoo on guitar

Looking for Tattoo guitar chords? Tattoo by Van Halen is played in the key of A Major. The main guitar chords are A, G, D, E. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Tattoo on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Tattoo chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Tattoo on piano

Want to play Tattoo on piano? Tattoo by Van Halen is played in the key of A Major. The piano chords are A, G, D, E. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Tattoo at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Tattoo on ukulele

Tattoo translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of A Major. The ukulele chords are A, G, D, E. If you're searching for easy Tattoo ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Tattoo on bass

The bass line for Tattoo by Van Halen follows the chord progression in the key of A Major. The chords are A, G, D, E. SongView's AI transcribes the Tattoo 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 Tattoo

To practice Tattoo efficiently, start by learning the A, G, D, E chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Tattoo is in the key of A Major, 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 Tattoo at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.