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CAPO 3rd Fret
 
INTRO
G C Em D
Verse1
G C Em D
Take out all you’re wasted honour
G C Em D
Every little past frustration
G C Em D
Take all of you’re so called problems
G C Em D
Better put them in Quotations
 
Chorus
G C
Say what you need to say
Em D
Say what you need to say……………… (4)
G---C---Em---D
 
VERSE 2
(Same pattern as above)
Walking like a one man army
Fighting with the shadows in your head
Living on the same old moment
Knowing you’ll be better of instead if you could only
 
Repeat Chorus
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to say……………… (4)
 
BRIDGE
Am C D
Have no fear for givin in
Am C D
Have no fear for givin all of it
Am C D
You better know that in the end
C
Its better you say too much
D
Than never to say what you need to say again
G---C---Em---D
 
Verse 3
G C Em D
Even if your hands are shakin
G C Em D
And you’re faith is breakin
G C Em D
Even as the eyes are closin
G C Em D
Do it with a heart wide open…………….why
 
Repeat Chorus……………….(4)…fade out

How to play Say

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 G. 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.

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