E.T by Katy Perry uses 3 chords: F, A#, A#7. It's a beginner-friendly song — great for guitarists at any level.
DifficultyBeginner
Duration05:01
Chords3
(thunder rumbling) (wind blowing) Where in the(thunder rumbling) (wind blowing) Where in theworld can my loverworld can my loverFFbe? Where in this wonderful world is there someone for me? (electronic music) I got a dirty mind, I got filthy ways.be? Where in this wonderful world is there someone for me? (electronic music) I got a dirty mind, I got filthy waysFI'm tryna bathe my ape (Ape) in your Milky WayF(uh) I'm tryin' to bathe my ape (ape) in your Milky WayF(Way) . I'm a legend, I'm irreverent, I be revin', I be so far up-up (Up-up-up) . We don't give aF(way) . I'm a legend, I'm irreverent, I be revvin', I be so far up- up- up- up. We don't give aA#fu-u-u-... Welcome toA#fu- uh- uh-. Welcome toFthe danger zone, step into the fantasy. You are not invited to the other side of sanity. They callin' me a alien, a big-headed astronaut. Maybe it's because your boy Yeezy get ass a lot. You're soFthe danger zone, step into the fantasy (oh) You are not invited to the other side of sanity (oh) They callin' me a alien, a big-headed astronaut (oh) Maybe it's because your boy Yeezy get ass a lot. You're soA#7hypnotizing. Could you beA#7hypnotizing. Could you beA#the devil? Could you be an angel? YourA#the devil? Could you be an angel? YourFtouch,Ftouch,
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E.T by Katy Perry uses 3 chords: F, A#, A#7. With just 3 chords, it's one of the more approachable songs to learn on guitar.
Do I need a capo to play E.T by Katy Perry?
A capo on fret 1 is the most popular way to play E.T. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 1, you'd play E, A, A7, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.
Is E.T hard to play on guitar?
E.T is one of the easiest songs you can learn on guitar. With 3 chords (F, A#, A#7), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.
Can a beginner play E.T on guitar?
Yes — E.T is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 3 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.
How long is E.T by Katy Perry?
E.T by Katy Perry is 05:01 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.
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