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A Song About Being Sad chords by
Rex Orange County
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2016•Alternative•2.3K views•
5.0 (4)
Key: F major•
Intro 1

Fm
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C
C

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Fm
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C
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Fm
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Verse 1
C
C

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Always felt like I needed

to please her, or impress her
F
F

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Though only in the hope
G
G

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that one day I would undress her
C
C

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Don't be offended
F
F

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You think I'm 'bout to tell you that I love you
G
G

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But I really really really fucking don't
C
C

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See the months of obsession
G
G

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E
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And crying for hours
Am
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I even started sitting
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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F
F

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down in the shower, girl
G
G

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I'll take my time on my own

And I'll be fine now I'm alone
C
C

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C

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Fm
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C
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Fm
Fm

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Constant
Verse 2
C
C

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ly told stories

with a stretch of the truth
F
F

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Trying hard to make memories
G
G

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to remember from youth
C
C

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Desperately wanting you

to be interested too
F
F

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It's not clear what I need yet
G
G

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But it's clear it's not you
C
C

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Here's what I'd say to any young man
G
G

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E
E

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that's still interested in you
Am
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Do you prioritize the things in your life
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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The things that you hope to do?
F
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Cause if not then

Mate you'd better trust me
G
G

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when I tell you that

It's not worth forgetting about yourself

Because of one fucking girl
C
C

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She may seem perfect,
G
G

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E
E

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and gorgeous, and lovely
Am
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You'll think she likes you
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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I mean I thought she loved me, no
F
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But no
G
G

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Neither of us will get down from the shelf
The only one she loves is herself

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Fm

  • C

  • F

  • G

  • E

  • Am

  • Gm

    3

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of A Song About Being Sad by Rex Orange County is F major.

The primary chords used in A Song About Being Sad are Bbm, F, F9, Bb, C, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bbm, F, F9, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of A Song About Being Sad is approximately 92 beats per minute.

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