Sos
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Capotraste: Sem capotraste
S.O.S. - ABBA
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TUNING: Standard (EADGBe)
KEY: F (Gm Am Bb C Dm Eo)
CHORDS: Fsus - 133311 or xx3311
A7sus - x02030
PIANO RIFF:
e|-------------------------------------------------|
B|--10-10--8-8--6---6-6--5-5--3---3-3--1-1---------|
G|--10-10--9-9--7---7-7--5-5--3---3-3--2-2--3-3--2-|
D|------------------------------------------5-5--0-|
A|-------------------------------------------------|
E|-------------------------------------------------|
^ ENDING...
RIFF 1: RIFF 2: RIFF 3:
e|----1-----1-----| e|-1-----| e|-1-0-----1-|
B|----------------| B|-3-3---| B|-3 --3-1-1-|
G|--2---2/3---3\2-| G|-2---2-| G|-2-------2-|
D|----------------| D|-0-----| D|-0-------3-|
INTRO:
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[PIANO RIFF][RIFF 1] x2
VERSE 1:
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Dm A7sus A7 Dm [RIFF 2]
Where are those happy days they seem so hard to find
Dm A7sus A7 Dm [RIFF 3]
I try to reach for you but you have closed your mind
F C
Whatever happened to our love?
Gm Dm
I wish I understood.
Dm A7sus A7 Dm C Gm
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good
CHORUS:
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F C Gm Bb F Fsus F Fsus
So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me, S.O.S.
F C Gm Bb F Fsus F Fsus
The love you gave me, nothing less can save me, S.O.S.
Bb Db5 Eb5 F
When you're gone, how can I even try to go on?
Bb Db5 Eb5 F
When you're gone, though I try how can I carry on?
VERSE 2:
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You seem so far away though you are standing near.
You make me feel alive but something died, I fear.
I really tried to make it up - I wish I understood.
What happened to our love, it used to be so good.
[REPEAT CHORUS]
INTERLUDE:
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Dm A7sus A7 Dm (x2)
[REPEAT CHORUS]
When you're gone, how can I even try to go on?
When you're gone, though I try how can I carry on?
F C Dm [PIANO RIFF from 6th chord on]
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How to play Sos
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.