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Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Maxwell

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Drum Fill in
(1 Bar)

Intro
  Cm9    OhDm9, OhG7(#9),   Oh-Oh-OCm9h     Dm9     G7(#9)       Lay Back, Chill Within
MyCm9 Flow Oh-OhAm7, Oh, Oh     D7(sus4)           D7(sus4)      All I Wanna Know Is

Hook
IfCm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoDm7 A Little SumthG7(#9)in′
SuCm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeDm7 Groove       G7(#9)​
With YCm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittAm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'           Am7/D​
EvAm7/Den Though She Pays Me No Attention

Verse 1
AtCm9tention       Dm9All I Wanna Show Is MG7(#9)y AffectionCm9     LosDm9e Myself InsG7(#9)ide Her
EbonyCm9      But SheA Ain′T Even Checkin' Me,         D7(sus4)  Oh, Yeah D7​

Hook 2
IfCm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoDm7 A Little SumthG7(#9)in′
SuCm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeD Groove       G7(#9)​
With YCm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittAm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'           Am7/D​
HoAm7/Dneydew, Sugar Chocolate

Verse 2
DuCm9mplin′, Yeah  SistDm7a With A Certain Sumthin'G7(#9), Sumthin′ Cm9Flavor Dm7With A Cocoa KiG7(#9)nda
  Cm9 Flow     A Baby, Baby, Act Like You Know      D      D7​

Pre-Hook
So If It's Cool D#maj7(If It′S Cool, Baby) I Wanna D#maj7Rock With
YoGm9u (Oh, R-O-C-K With You, Baby) Slip You My MellGm9ow Smooth        Fm9    A#7​
  D#maj7 (Oh, Yeah) RoD#maj7ck You Until We're Blue Gm9Only, Only If It's CmCooC#ml    Dm   D7(b13)​

Hook 3
IfCm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LD13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     G7(#9)​
SuCm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeD Groove         G7(#9)​
With YCm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittAm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Yeah, YeaDh)
(OD7h-Whoa-Whoa, Yeah)

Instruments (Bass Slap)
  Cm7   Dm7 Gm7
  Cm7 Oh,  Dm7    Gm7  Oh, Cm7Baby, Yeah  GDm7ood God AlmighGm7ty, Swear, Lord
 ICm7 Love You, Baby Know When I Saw You, Dm7Baby, You BlGm7ew My Mind               Cm7      Dm7    Gm7​

Hook Ending (Fade Out)
IfCm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LD13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     G7(#9)​
SuCm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeDm7 Groove        G7(#9)​
With YCm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittAm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Whoa)    D                  D7​
IfCm9 It's Cool (If It's Cool, Baby) We Can Do A LDm7ittle Sumthin′       G7(#9)​
SuCm9mthin′ (Hey, Hey, Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MDm7e Groove       G7(#9)​
With YCm9ou      So We Can Kick AAm7 Little Sumthin' Sumthin′ (Oh, YDeah, Oh, Yeah, Oh, D7Yeah)
Also available in: Abm9 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

The chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’ are: Cm9, Dm9, G7(#9), Am7, D7(sus4), Dm7, Am7/D, A, D7, D, D#maj7, Gm9

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: Cm9, Dm9, G7(#9), Am7, D7(sus4), Dm7, Am7/D, A, D7, D, D#maj7, Gm9

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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