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A Song About Being Sad original guitar chords by
Rex Orange County
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2016•Alternative•2.3K views•
Key: F major•
Intro 1

Gm7b5
Gm7b5

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Fmaj7
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Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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Gm7b5
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Fmaj7
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Fmaj7
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Gm7b5
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Verse 1
Fmaj7
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Always felt like I needed
F9
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to please her, or impress her
Bbmaj7
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Though only in the hope
Edim7
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that one day I would undress her
Fmaj7
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Don't be offended
F9
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Bbmaj7
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You think I'm 'bout to tell you that I love you
Edim7
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But I really really really fucking don't
Fmaj7
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See the months of obsession
C6
C6

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A7/Db
A7/Db
2

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And crying for hours
Dm7
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Dbm7
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4

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I even started sitting
Cm7
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F7b9
F7b9
2

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Bbmaj7
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down in the shower, girl
C13
C13
2

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I'll take my time on my own
C7
C7

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And I'll be fine now I'm alone
Fmaj7
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Fmaj7
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Gm7b5
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Fmaj7
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Fmaj7
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Gm7b5
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Constant
Verse 2
Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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ly told stories
F9
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with a stretch of the truth
Bbmaj7
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Trying hard to make memories
Edim7
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to remember from youth
Fmaj7
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Desperately wanting you
F9
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to be interested too
Bbmaj7
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It's not clear what I need yet
Edim7
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But it's clear it's not you
Fmaj7
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Here's what I'd say to any young man
C6
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A7/Db
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that's still interested in you
Dm7
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Dbm7
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4

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Do you prioritize the things in your life
Cm7
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3

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F7b9
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2

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The things that you hope to do?
Bbmaj7
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Cause if not then

Mate you'd better trust me
C13
C13
2

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when I tell you that
C7
C7

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It's not worth forgetting about yourself

Because of one fucking girl
Fmaj7
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She may seem perfect,
C6
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A7/Db
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and gorgeous, and lovely
Dm7
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You'll think she likes you
Dbm7
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4

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Cm7
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3

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F7b9
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I mean I thought she loved me, no
Bbmaj7
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But no
C13
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Neither of us will get down from the shelf
C7
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The only one she loves is herself

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Gm7b5

  • Fmaj7

  • F9

  • Bbmaj7

  • Edim7

  • C6

  • A7/Db

    2

  • Dm7

  • Dbm7

    4

  • Cm7

    3

  • F7b9

    2

  • C13

    2

  • C7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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.

You can easily change the key of A Song About Being Sad using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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