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Sad Song

Knox

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sad Song by Knox in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
From The Album "My Midwest Best" (2026)

Capo on 1st fret. If you want to play without capo, just set the "Transpose" button to +1.

Intro
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Em7Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh  D​
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Em7Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh

Verse 1
Cadd9 Four Walls, GMe And My Guitar
DTryna Find A Fix For A Em7Broken Heart
I'mCadd9 So Gone, GHead Up In The Stars
DHopin' For The Best, 'Nother Shot In The Dark Like
Cadd9 No, I've Never Been GCool, I've Never Been DTough
Just A Little Em7Weirdo Singin' 'Bout La-Cadd9La-Love
G Still Singin' 'Bout DLove, Love, Love

Pre-Chorus
But AmSomeone Somewhere's G/BAlways Screamin'
Cadd9 "Give It Up, Give It Up!"

Chorus
But Maybe I Cadd9Won't If They're Gonna Show GUp
Maybe I DDon't Really Wanna Grow Em7Up
Maybe I'm Cadd9Happy Singin' Sad, GSad Songs
Like, DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Remember Those Cadd9Days Where They Never Got GBetter?
Then Everything DChanged, But One Thing's FoEm7rever
Maybe I'm Cadd9Happy Singin' Sad, GSad Songs
Like, DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh (Got 'Em Singin' Like)

Post-Chorus
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Em7Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh

Verse 2
Cadd9I've Been Chasin' Dreams, But It Don't Come Cheap
Oh, DI've Been Tradin' Streams In ExEm7change For Sleep
And I'm ProCadd9fessionally Paid To PerpetualGly Overthink
And I'd DOverthink Forever If It Makes You Raise A Drink

Pre-Chorus
But AmSomeone Somewhere's G/BAlways Screamin'
Cadd9 "Give It Up, Give It Up!"

Chorus
But Maybe I Cadd9Won't If They're Gonna Show GUp
Maybe I DDon't Really Wanna Grow Em7Up
Maybe I'm Cadd9Happy Singin' Sad, GSad Songs
Like, DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Remember Those Cadd9Days Where They Never Got GBetter?
Then Everything DChanged, But One Thing's FoEm7rever
Maybe I'm Cadd9Happy Singin' Sad, GSad Songs
Like, DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh (Got 'Em Singin' Like)

Post-Chorus
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Em7Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh (Singin' Sad, Sad Songs)
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Em7Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh

Pre-Chorus
Well, AmSomeone Somewhere's G/BAlways Screamin'
Cadd9 "Give It Up, Give It DUp!"

Chorus
But Maybe I Cadd9Won't If They're Gonna Show GUp
Maybe I DDon't Really Wanna Grow Em7Up
Maybe I'm Cadd9Happy Singin' Sad, GSad Songs
Like, DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Remember Those Cadd9Days Where They Never Got GBetter?
Then Everything DChanged, But One Thing's FoEm7rever
Maybe I'm Cadd9Happy Singin' Sad, GSad Songs
Like, DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh (Got 'Em Singin' Like)

Post-Chorus
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh (Singin' Sad, Sad Songs)
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Em7Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Em7Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Cadd9Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-GOoh
DOoh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, Ooh-Ooh-Ooh

Outro
| 1  2   3  4  | 1  2  3  4  | 1  2   3  4  | 1  2  3  4  |
|==============|=============|==============|=============|
| Cadd9  G     | D     Em7   | Cadd9  G     | D           |
Also available in: Gadd9 (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sad Song?

The chords for Sad Song are: Cadd9, G, D, Em7, Am, G/B

What is the original key of Sad Song?

The original key is Gadd9.

What is the difficulty of playing Sad Song?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Sad Song in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Sad Song be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Sad Song on ukulele?

Chord Sad Song can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Sad Song?

Sad Song uses 6 chords: Cadd9, G, D, Em7, Am, G/B

What is the easiest way to play Sad Song?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Sad Song released in?

Sad Song was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Sad Song?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sad Song to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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