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Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Maxwell

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
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Intro
  Em9    OhF#m9, Oh,B7(#9)   Oh-Oh-OhEm9      F#m9      B7(#9)     Lay Back, Chill Within
MyEm9 Flow Oh-OhC#m7, Oh, Oh      F#7(sus4)            F#7(sus4)    All I Wanna Know Is

Hook
IfEm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoF#m7 A Little SumthiB7(#9)n′
SuEm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeF#m7 Groove        B7(#9)​
With YEm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittC#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'            C#m7/F#​
EvC#m7/F#en Though She Pays Me No Attention

Verse 1
AtEm9tention       F#m9All I Wanna Show Is MyB7(#9) Affection Em9    LoseF#m9 Myself InsidB7(#9)e Her
EbonyEm9      But SheC# Ain′T Even Checkin' Me,          F#7(sus4) Oh, Yeah   F#7​

Hook 2
IfEm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoF#m7 A Little SumthiB7(#9)n′
SuEm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeF# Groove        B7(#9)​
With YEm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittC#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'            C#m7/F#​
HoC#m7/F#neydew, Sugar Chocolate

Verse 2
DuEm9mplin′, Yeah  SistF#m7a With A Certain Sumthin',B7(#9) Sumthin′ FEm9lavor WF#m7ith A Cocoa KindB7(#9)a
  Em9 Flow     C# Baby, Baby, Act Like You Know       F#       F#7​

Pre-Hook
So If It's Cool Gmaj7(If It′S Cool, Baby) I WannaGmaj7 Rock With
YoBm9u (Oh, R-O-C-K With You, Baby) Slip You My MellBm9ow Smooth        Am9    D7​
  Gmaj7 (Oh, Yeah) RGmaj7ock You Until We're BluBm9e Only, Only If It'Ems CFmool F#m    F#7(b13)​

Hook 3
IfEm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LF#13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′      B7(#9)​
SuEm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeF# Groove          B7(#9)​
With YEm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittC#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Yeah, YeahF#)
(OF#7h-Whoa-Whoa, Yeah)

Instruments (Bass Slap)
  Em7   F#m7 Bm7
  Em7 Oh,  F#m7     Bm7 Oh, BEm7aby, Yeah  GoF#m7od God AlmightyBm7, Swear, Lord
 IEm7 Love You, Baby Know When I Saw You, F#m7Baby, You BleBm7w My Mind                Em7      F#m7     Bm7​

Hook Ending (Fade Out)
IfEm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LF#13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′      B7(#9)​
SuEm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeF#m7 Groove         B7(#9)​
With YEm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittC#m7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Whoa)     F#                   F#7​
IfEm9 It's Cool (If It's Cool, Baby) We Can Do A LF#m7ittle Sumthin′        B7(#9)​
SuEm9mthin′ (Hey, Hey, Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MF#m7e Groove        B7(#9)​
With YEm9ou      So We Can Kick AC#m7 Little Sumthin' Sumthin′ (Oh, YeF#ah, Oh, Yeah, Oh, YeF#7ah)
Also available in: Abm9 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

The chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’ are: Em9, F#m9, B7(#9), C#m7, F#7(sus4), F#m7, C#m7/F#, C#, F#7, F#, Gmaj7, Bm9

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: Em9, F#m9, B7(#9), C#m7, F#7(sus4), F#m7, C#m7/F#, C#, F#7, F#, Gmaj7, Bm9

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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