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Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Maxwell

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sumthin’ Sumthin’ by Maxwell in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
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Intro
  Am9    OhBm9, OhE7(#9),   Oh-Oh-OAm9h     Bm9     E7(#9)       Lay Back, Chill Within
MyAm9 Flow Oh-OhF#m7, Oh, Oh      B7(sus4)           B7(sus4)     All I Wanna Know Is

Hook
IfAm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoBm7 A Little SumthE7(#9)in′
SuAm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeBm7 Groove       E7(#9)​
With YAm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittF#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'            F#m7/B​
EvF#m7/Ben Though She Pays Me No Attention

Verse 1
AtAm9tention       Bm9All I Wanna Show Is ME7(#9)y AffectionAm9     LosBm9e Myself InsE7(#9)ide Her
EbonyAm9      But SheF# Ain′T Even Checkin' Me,          B7(sus4) Oh, Yeah  B7​

Hook 2
IfAm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoBm7 A Little SumthE7(#9)in′
SuAm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeB Groove       E7(#9)​
With YAm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittF#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'            F#m7/B​
HoF#m7/Bneydew, Sugar Chocolate

Verse 2
DuAm9mplin′, Yeah  SistBm7a With A Certain Sumthin'E7(#9), Sumthin′ Am9Flavor Bm7With A Cocoa KiE7(#9)nda
  Am9 Flow     F# Baby, Baby, Act Like You Know       B      B7​

Pre-Hook
So If It's Cool Cmaj7(If It′S Cool, Baby) I WannaCmaj7 Rock With
YoEm9u (Oh, R-O-C-K With You, Baby) Slip You My MellEm9ow Smooth        Dm9    G7​
  Cmaj7 (Oh, Yeah) RCmaj7ock You Until We're BluEm9e Only, Only If It'Ams CA#mool  Bm   B7(b13)​

Hook 3
IfAm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LB13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     E7(#9)​
SuAm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeB Groove         E7(#9)​
With YAm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittF#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Yeah, YeahB)
(OB7h-Whoa-Whoa, Yeah)

Instruments (Bass Slap)
  Am7   Bm7 Em7
  Am7 Oh,  Bm7    Em7  Oh, Am7Baby, Yeah  GBm7ood God AlmighEm7ty, Swear, Lord
 IAm7 Love You, Baby Know When I Saw You, Bm7Baby, You BlEm7ew My Mind               Am7      Bm7    Em7​

Hook Ending (Fade Out)
IfAm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LB13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     E7(#9)​
SuAm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeBm7 Groove        E7(#9)​
With YAm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittF#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Whoa)     B                  B7​
IfAm9 It's Cool (If It's Cool, Baby) We Can Do A LBm7ittle Sumthin′       E7(#9)​
SuAm9mthin′ (Hey, Hey, Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MBm7e Groove       E7(#9)​
With YAm9ou      So We Can Kick AF#m7 Little Sumthin' Sumthin′ (Oh, YeBah, Oh, Yeah, Oh, YB7eah)
Also available in: Abm9 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

The chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’ are: Am9, Bm9, E7(#9), F#m7, B7(sus4), Bm7, F#m7/B, F#, B7, B, Cmaj7, Em9

What is the original key of Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

The original key is Abm9.

What is the difficulty of playing Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Sumthin’ Sumthin’ in another key?

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

Can Sumthin’ Sumthin’ be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Sumthin’ Sumthin’ on ukulele?

Chord Sumthin’ Sumthin’ can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

Sumthin’ Sumthin’ uses 12 chords: Am9, Bm9, E7(#9), F#m7, B7(sus4), Bm7, F#m7/B, F#, B7, B, Cmaj7, Em9

What is the easiest way to play Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

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 Sumthin’ Sumthin’ released in?

Sumthin’ Sumthin’ was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sumthin’ Sumthin’ 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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