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Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Maxwell

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

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

Intro
  Dm9    OhEm9, OhA7(#9),   Oh-Oh-ODm9h     Em9     A7(#9)       Lay Back, Chill Within
MyDm9 Flow Oh-OhBm7, Oh, Oh     E7(sus4)           E7(sus4)      All I Wanna Know Is

Hook
IfDm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoEm7 A Little SumthA7(#9)in′
SuDm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeEm7 Groove       A7(#9)​
With YDm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittBm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'           Bm7/E​
EvBm7/Een Though She Pays Me No Attention

Verse 1
AtDm9tention       Em9All I Wanna Show Is MA7(#9)y AffectionDm9     LosEm9e Myself InsA7(#9)ide Her
EbonyDm9      But SheB Ain′T Even Checkin' Me,         E7(sus4)  Oh, Yeah E7​

Hook 2
IfDm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoEm7 A Little SumthA7(#9)in′
SuDm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeE Groove       A7(#9)​
With YDm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittBm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'           Bm7/E​
HoBm7/Eneydew, Sugar Chocolate

Verse 2
DuDm9mplin′, Yeah  SistEm7a With A Certain Sumthin'A7(#9), Sumthin′ Dm9Flavor Em7With A Cocoa KiA7(#9)nda
  Dm9 Flow     B Baby, Baby, Act Like You Know      E      E7​

Pre-Hook
So If It's Cool Fmaj7(If It′S Cool, Baby) I WannaFmaj7 Rock With
YoAm9u (Oh, R-O-C-K With You, Baby) Slip You My MellAm9ow Smooth        Gm9    C7​
  Fmaj7 (Oh, Yeah) RFmaj7ock You Until We're BluAm9e Only, Only If It'Dms CD#mool  Em   E7(b13)​

Hook 3
IfDm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LE13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     A7(#9)​
SuDm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeE Groove         A7(#9)​
With YDm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittBm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Yeah, YeaEh)
(OE7h-Whoa-Whoa, Yeah)

Instruments (Bass Slap)
  Dm7   Em7 Am7
  Dm7 Oh,  Em7    Am7  Oh, Dm7Baby, Yeah  GEm7ood God AlmighAm7ty, Swear, Lord
 IDm7 Love You, Baby Know When I Saw You, Em7Baby, You BlAm7ew My Mind               Dm7      Em7    Am7​

Hook Ending (Fade Out)
IfDm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LE13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     A7(#9)​
SuDm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeEm7 Groove        A7(#9)​
With YDm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittBm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Whoa)    E                  E7​
IfDm9 It's Cool (If It's Cool, Baby) We Can Do A LEm7ittle Sumthin′       A7(#9)​
SuDm9mthin′ (Hey, Hey, Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MEm7e Groove       A7(#9)​
With YDm9ou      So We Can Kick ABm7 Little Sumthin' Sumthin′ (Oh, YEeah, Oh, Yeah, Oh, E7Yeah)
Also available in: Abm9 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

The chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’ are: Dm9, Em9, A7(#9), Bm7, E7(sus4), Em7, Bm7/E, B, E7, E, Fmaj7, Am9

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: Dm9, Em9, A7(#9), Bm7, E7(sus4), Em7, Bm7/E, B, E7, E, Fmaj7, Am9

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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