Hey Sad Sack
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
D Bm G A D Bm
Hey Sad Sack, I understand you got your troubles back
G A Bm
I guess you knew just what to look for
C G
I mean I never would have recognized them
Em A
if they’d come around my door
[Verse 2]
D Bm
Down in the mouth,
G A D Bm
I heard you say your good times just flew south
G A Bm
Isn’t it amazing how they seem to come and go?
C G
You know I think it comes from reaping
Em A
more than you can sow.
[Bridge]
G A
But isn’t it strange
D Bm
The flowers change and rearrange
G A D Bm
While clouds of gray all look the same?
G A
It’s hard to feel the sunshine
D Bm
When you’re waiting for the rain
G F#m
It’s hard to see the love around
Em A
if you’re looking for the pain.
[Verse 3]
D Bm
Oh poor forlorn again
G A D Bm
Ain’t you heard the word about being born again
G A Bm
You always great the good news with a frown
C
What a shame
G Em A D
The news is up and you are such a down
[Verse 4]
D Bm
Up in the air
G A D Bm
I bet you never meant to leave it there
G A Bm
All you ever wanted was an answer to your poem
C G
Well, if you’re looking for the happy ending
Em A D C G Em A D
There’s only one way - home
How to play Hey Sad Sack
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.