Nimrod — Elgar: piano chords
The full chord chart for Nimrod by Elgar, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.
The chords in Nimrod
Nimrod by Elgar sits in Eb major at a slow 52 BPM and moves through 12 chords. It’s a friendly first play-along: the changes come at an easy pace, so you can watch each chord land before the next one arrives.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:45Part 2
- 1:16Part 3
- 1:51Part 4
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in Eb major — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Nimrod by Elgar hard to play on piano?
Nimrod is a beginner-friendly piece at 52 BPM: the chords change at an easy pace, and 12 chords carry it. A first-year player can play along.
What key is Nimrod by Elgar in?
Nimrod is in Eb major, at around 52 BPM.
What are the chords in Nimrod by Elgar?
The main chords are Bb7, Cm7, Fm7/C, Gm7, Cm7/Bb, Eb6, Fm7, Fm6/C and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.