Sad Story
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F Am
Got nothing to say anymore
F
There's nothing new
Am
It's all been done before
F Am
Not looking to settle the score
E G
So please let me be
F Am
Thought I'd be the one you'd adore
F
I always thought
Am
I would be so much more
F Am
Want something that I can't afford
E G
So please let me be
D#
Please let me be
C F
This is the end of a really sad story
Am
But don't feel bad for me
F
I started out alone
G C
And in the end that's where I'll be
F
Like the star of a really sad story
Am
You don't live happily
F
I started out alone
G C
And in the end that's where I'll be
F Am
Got nothing to say anymore
F Am
Originality went out that door
F Am
Not finding what I'm looking for
E G
So please let me be
D#
Please let me be
C F
This is the end of a really sad story
Am
But don't feel bad for me
F
I started out alone
G C
And in the end that's where I'll be
F
Like the star of a really sad story
Am
You don't live happily
F
I started out alone
G C
And in the end that's where I'll be
E
I'll walk alone
F G
I'll walk alone
(Play each chord once)
F Am
Got nothing to say anymore
F
There's nothing new
Am
It's all been done before
F Am
Not looking to settle the score
E G
So please let me be
(Resume strumming)
F Am
Thought I'd be the one you'd adore
F
I always thought
Am
I would be so much more
F Am
Now I'm all alone in this war
E G
So please let me be
D#
Please let me be
C F
This is the end of a really sad story
Am
But don't feel bad for me
F
I started out alone
G C
And in the end that's where I'll be
F
Like the star of a really sad story
Am
You don't live happily
F
I started out alone
G C F
And in the end that's where I'll be
C
That's where I'll be
How to play Sad Story
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 F. 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.