Say Yes - Elliott Smith
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[Verso 1]
G G/F# Em
I'm in love with the world
D C
Through the eyes of a girl
Em7 A7
Who's still around the morning after
 
G G/F# Em
We broke up a month ago
D C
I grew up I didn't know
Em7 A7
I'd be around the morning after
 
( G G/F# Em D )
( C Em7 A7 )
 
[Verso 2]
 
G G/F# Em
It's always been wait and see
D C
A happy day and then you pay
Em7 A7
And feel like shit the morning after
 
G G/F# Em
But now I feel changed around
D C
And instead falling down
Em7 A7
I'm standing up the morning after
 
[Ponte]
 
C D Em
Situtations get fucked up
G A7 C
But turned around sooner or la__ter
 
[Verso 3]
 
G G/F# Em
I could be another fool
D C
An exception to the rule
Em7 A7
You tell me the morning after
 
[Verso 4]
 
G G5+ G6
Crooked spin can't come to rest
G7 Em
I'm damaged bad at best
G C
She'll decide what she wants
 
G G5+ G6
I'll probably be the last to know
G7 Em
No one says until it shows
G Am
And you see how it is
 
[Ponte]
 
G F Em Cm
They want you or they don't
G
Say yes
 
Quinta Parte
 
G G/F# Em
I'm in love with the world
D C
Through the eyes of a girl
Em7 A7
Who's still around the morning after

How to play Say Yes

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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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