Say Something chords
by A Great Big World & Christina AguileraOriginal Published Key: D Major
Time Signature: 3/4
Tempo: 140 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Guitar Chords: D, Bm, Bm7, Em, G, Gadd2, Gsus2, Aadd4
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Say Something
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D
Intro: 3/4 | 𝅗𝅥. (D note) | x 4
Bm G D Aadd4
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Bm G D Aadd4
1. Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you | | % | | % |
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 | | % | | % |
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 | | % | | % |
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 | | % | | % |
Bm G D
Say some-thing | | % | | |...
𝄑 𝄑Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: D Major - 2 sharps (F#, C#)
- Time Signature: 3/4 — Three quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately
- Metronome: q = 138 (q represents a quarter-note). If that feels too busy, try setting the metronome to 46 bpm with just one beat per bar for a more relaxed pulse.
- Voice Range: D4 - F#5
- 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 and add a nice touch to the song.
- 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. - Gsus2: A suspended chord where the 3rd is replaced with the 2nd (A).
Formula: 1, 2, 5
Notes: G, A, D - 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.
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
