Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: A, E · Strumming: DDDD D DDDD D
[Intro] E A [Verse] E Fresh white flowers and a new tea light E Nine cups of water, still water A Soon I’ll see your face A Don’t know why I ever thought you were far away A I should’ve known better [Pre-Chorus] E If I set a flame and I call your name E I’ll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner A We can share a meal your way A And I’ll play you the songs that you used to play
[Chorus] E So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah E Laid it out for ya’, thought I felt you before A Now you’re closer, closer, woah E So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah E Laid it out for ya’, thought I felt you before A Now you’rе closer, closer, woah, woah [Verse] E Holdin’ on to things you told me E Holdin’ on to drеams you showed me E Holdin’ on to anything from you A That you’ve been leaving here A Now I believe I swear A I can smell your perfume A Picking up your signal like a phonebooth A Keeping you alive and I do it ’cause I want to [Pre-Chorus] E If I set a flame and I call your name E I’ll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner A We can share a meal your way A And I’ll play you the songs that you used to play
[Chorus] E So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah E Laid it out for ya’, thought I felt you before A Now you’re closer, closer, woah (Now you’re closer) E So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah E Laid it out for ya’, thought I felt you before A Now you’rе closer, closer, woah, woah (Closer)
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 12th of September 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Pop Wansel, Ambré, Daoud & Kehlani

Track Info
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- Song: Altar
- Artist: Kehlani
- Produced by Daoud & Pop Wansel
- Album: Blue Water Road
- Released Date: 12 September 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Chords: A, E
- Suggested Strumming: DDDD D DDDD D
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| A – x02220 E – 022000 | A – 2100 E – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for Altar?
You need A, E to play Altar by Kehlani.
Do I need a capo for Altar?
No capo is needed to play Altar by Kehlani.
How hard is Altar to play on guitar?
Altar by Kehlani is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.