Say Something chords
A Great Big World & Christina AguileraOriginal Published Key: D Major
Time Signature: 12/8
Tempo: 46 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Beginner 🟢
Chords: D, Bm, Bm7, Em, G, Gadd2, Gsus2, Aadd4
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Say Something
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D D D D
Intro: 12/8 | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ | (D note x4)
Bm G D Aadd4
| 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Bm G D Aadd4
1. Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Em G D Aadd4
I'll be the one If you want me to | |
Bm G D Aadd4
Any-where, I would've fol-lowed you | |
Bm G D Aadd4
Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you | |
D Aadd4
** And I Am feel-ing so small
Gadd2 D Aadd4
It was o-ver my head I know nothing at | all - |
D Aadd4
** And I Will stum-ble and fall
Gadd2 D Aadd4
I'm still learn-ing to love Just start-ing to | crawl - |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
2. Say some-thing, I'm giving up on you | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
I'm sor-ry that I could-n't get to you | |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
Any-where I would've fol-lowed you | |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you | |
D Aadd4
** And I Will swallow my pride
Gadd2 D Aadd4
You're the one that I love And I'm say-ing good- | bye - |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
3. Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
And I'm sor-ry that I couldn't get to you | |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
And any-where I would have fol-lowed you | |
Bm7 Gsus2 D Aadd4
Say something, I'm giving up on you | |
Bm G D Aadd4
Say some-thing, I'm giving up on you | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Bm G G D
Say some-thing | | | | |...
𝄑 𝄑Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: D Major - 2 sharps (F#, C#)
- Time Signature: 12/8 — Twelve eighth-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Slowly
- Metronome: h. = 46 (h represents a half-note)
- Voice Range: C#4 - A5
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major: D, G
- Minor: Bm, Em
- Minor 7th: Bm7
- Suspended 2nd: Gsus2
- Extended: Gadd2, Aadd4
- Gsus2: A suspended chord where the 3rd is replaced with the 2nd (A).
Formula: 1-2-5
Notes: G, A, D - Gadd2: G major chord with an added 2nd (A).
Formula: 1-2-3-5
Notes: G, A, B, D
The 2nd is added, not replacing anything. - Aadd4: A major chord with an added 4th (D).
Formula: 1-3-4-5
Notes: A, C♯, D, E
The 4th is added to the major chord—not replacing anything. - Beginner Guitarists: You can play A instead of Aadd4 and G instead of Gadd2 and Gsus2. Give them a go as they are all easy to play with some practice, and add a nice touch to the song.
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Ian Axel, Chad King, Mike Campbell
- Lyrics Begin: Say something, I'm giving up on you.
- Genre: Pop
- Featured Artists: A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera
- Single:
Recorded: 2013
Released: September 3, 2013 (solo version), November 4, 2013 (duet version) - Album: Is There Anybody Out There?
Recorded: 2011–13
Released: January 21, 2014
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