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Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Maxwell

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Drum Fill in
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Intro
  Gm9    OhAm9, OhD7(#9),   Oh-Oh-OGm9h     Am9     D7(#9)       Lay Back, Chill Within
MyGm9 Flow Oh-OhEm7, Oh, Oh     A7(sus4)           A7(sus4)      All I Wanna Know Is

Hook
IfGm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoAm7 A Little SumthD7(#9)in′
SuGm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeAm7 Groove       D7(#9)​
With YGm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittEm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'           Em7/A​
EvEm7/Aen Though She Pays Me No Attention

Verse 1
AtGm9tention       Am9All I Wanna Show Is MD7(#9)y AffectionGm9     LosAm9e Myself InsD7(#9)ide Her
EbonyGm9      But SheE Ain′T Even Checkin' Me,         A7(sus4)  Oh, Yeah A7​

Hook 2
IfGm9 It′S Cool (If It's Cool) We Can DoAm7 A Little SumthD7(#9)in′
SuGm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeA Groove       D7(#9)​
With YGm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittEm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin'           Em7/A​
HoEm7/Aneydew, Sugar Chocolate

Verse 2
DuGm9mplin′, Yeah  SistAm7a With A Certain Sumthin'D7(#9), Sumthin′ Gm9Flavor Am7With A Cocoa KiD7(#9)nda
  Gm9 Flow     E Baby, Baby, Act Like You Know      A      A7​

Pre-Hook
So If It's Cool A#maj7(If It′S Cool, Baby) I Wanna A#maj7Rock With
YoDm9u (Oh, R-O-C-K With You, Baby) Slip You My MellDm9ow Smooth        Cm9    F7​
  A#maj7 (Oh, Yeah) RoA#maj7ck You Until We're Blue Dm9Only, Only If It's GmCooG#ml    Am   A7(b13)​

Hook 3
IfGm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LA13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     D7(#9)​
SuGm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeA Groove         D7(#9)​
With YGm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittEm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Yeah, YeaAh)
(OA7h-Whoa-Whoa, Yeah)

Instruments (Bass Slap)
  Gm7   Am7 Dm7
  Gm7 Oh,  Am7    Dm7  Oh, Gm7Baby, Yeah  GAm7ood God AlmighDm7ty, Swear, Lord
 IGm7 Love You, Baby Know When I Saw You, Am7Baby, You BlDm7ew My Mind               Gm7      Am7    Dm7​

Hook Ending (Fade Out)
IfGm9 It′S Cool (Oh, Baby) We Can Do A LA13(sus4)ittle Sumthin′     D7(#9)​
SuGm9mthin' (Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MeAm7 Groove        D7(#9)​
With YGm9ou (Oh, Baby) So We Can Kick A LittEm7le Sumthin′, Sumthin' (Whoa)    A                  A7​
IfGm9 It's Cool (If It's Cool, Baby) We Can Do A LAm7ittle Sumthin′       D7(#9)​
SuGm9mthin′ (Hey, Hey, Do A Little Sumthin' Sumthin′) Let MAm7e Groove       D7(#9)​
With YGm9ou      So We Can Kick AEm7 Little Sumthin' Sumthin′ (Oh, YAeah, Oh, Yeah, Oh, A7Yeah)
Also available in: Abm9 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’?

The chords for Sumthin’ Sumthin’ are: Gm9, Am9, D7(#9), Em7, A7(sus4), Am7, Em7/A, E, A7, A, A#maj7, Dm9

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: Gm9, Am9, D7(#9), Em7, A7(sus4), Am7, Em7/A, E, A7, A, A#maj7, Dm9

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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