To start learning U2 - (Remastered 2018) So Cruel chords, centre your learning around these elemetal chords sequence: A, D, E, A, D and A. Kick off your practice at a gentle 46 BPM, then escalate to the song's tempo of 92 BPM. For a balanced pitch, adjust the capo with respect to your voice and the song's key: A Major.