The Saddest Song
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Bm A
On my first day back, first day back in town
Bm A
First day, my first day back in town
Bm A
The clouds up above they were humming our song
Bm A
Humming humming our song
Bm A
My biggest fear is if I let you go
G F#
You'll come and get me in my sleep
Bm A
My biggest fear is if I let you go
G F#
You'll come and get me in my sleep
Bm A Bm A
Come and get me
Bm A
I set my course sailed away from shore
Bm A
Steady steady as she goes
Bm A
I crash in the night two worlds collide
Bm
But when two worlds collide
A
No one survives no one survives and
Bm A
The reddest of reds the bluest of blues
Bm A
The saddest of songs I'll sing for you and
Bm A
My biggest fear is if I let you go
G F#
You'll come and get me in my sleep
Bm A
My biggest fear is if I let you go
G F#
You'll come and get me in my sleep
Bm A Bm A
Come and get me come and get me in my sleep
How to play The Saddest Song
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 Bm. 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.