Someday - Sugar Ray

Someday

View chords used in this chart
Intro (and little "riff" throughout the song):
E-----------------------2-0-0h2p0------
B-0-----0-------------2-----------4-0--
G---1-------1-1-----2------------------
D-----2------2--2/4--------------------
A-------------------------------------
E-------------------------------------
 
The main sound of it all:
Each chord has 4 beats per measure
E F#m
 
I can't really achieve the sound of the other guitar
that plays in the background. . . can anyone help?
 
Bridge:
Each chord has 4 beats per measure
A G#m (3x)then A B
 
Verse 1:
E F#m E F#m
Someday, when my life has passed me by,
E
I'll lay around and wonder
F#m E
Why you were always there for me.
 
Verse 2:
E F#m E F#m
One way, in the eyes of a passer by,
E F#m
I'll look around for another try,
E
And I'll fade away.
 
Chorus:
A G#m
Just close your eyes and I'll take you there
A G#m
This place is warm, without a care
A G#m
We'll take a swim in the deep blue sea
A B
I go to leave but you reach for me
 
Verse 3:
E F#m E F#m
Some say, better things will come our way
E
No matter what they try to say
F#m E
You were always there for me
 
Verse 4:
E F#m E F#m
Someway, when the sun begins to shine
E F#m
I hear a song from another time
E
and I'll fade away.

How to play Someday

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 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.

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