Sad Song
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capo 2
Chords used:
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D Cadd9 G Am C
e-|---2-----3-----3-----0-----0---|
B-|---3-----3-----3-----1-----1---|
G-|---2-----0-----0-----2-----0---|
D-|---0-----2-----0-----2-----2---|
A-|---x-----3-----2-----0-----3---|
E-|---x-----x-----3-----x-----x---|
Intro - D Cadd9 G x2
D Cadd9 G
Have this faded photograph, a faded scene
D Cadd9 G
Can't help livin' in the past, sometimes it seems
Cadd9 D G Cadd9
Sometimes I hear your music in every room
D G Cadd9
Sometimes I get the feeling that someday soon
Chorus
Am C
I will be where you are
G D
Playin' sad songs with you
Am C
And I ask you to please
G D D (hit once)
Play a sad song with me
D Cadd9 G
Once in every little while, I get lonely blues
D Cadd9 G
For the beauty and the style of only you
Cadd9 D G Cadd9
I'm holdin' on and don't leave me on my own
D G Cadd9
I'm waiting for your sad song to take me home
Chorus
Am C
Wanna be where you are
G D
Playin' sad songs with you
Am C
And I ask you to please
G D
Play a sad song with me
Cadd9 G
A song from love's soul, a song we both know
Cadd9 D
Of sorrow and pain, and tragic refrain
Cadd9 G
Of love that was lost, and how much it cost
Cadd9 D
For us to learn, what we had to learn
Cadd9 D G Cadd9
I'm holding on and playing the memories
D G Cadd9
I'm waiting for your sad song to set me free
Chorus
Am C
Take me back where you are
G D
Playin' sad songs with you
Am C
And I ask you to please
G D
Play a sad song with me
Am C
Playin' sad songs with you
G D
Ohhh ho, no no oh
Am C
Ohh whoa, ho, no no
G D
Play a sad song with me
D Cadd9 G (let ring)
Once in every little while, I hear only blues
How to play Sad Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.