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Sadness chords by
Matt Nathanson
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I don't know what I'm

doing
C
C

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I've been standing still
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Spend my life burning bridges
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Digging holes to fill
Verse 2
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You gotta get low,
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gotta get low, to get high
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You gotta get low, gotta get low, to get high
Verse 3
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I can feel you with me in the darkness
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Reaching out a hand to
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pull me through
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Sadness used to think that it owned me
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Now sadness gotta share me with you
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You gotta get low,
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gotta get low, to get high
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Verse 4
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I don't know how you do it
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You're the calm at sea

You find flowers in the ruins
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And the good in me
Verse 5
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You gotta get low,
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gotta get low, to get high
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You gotta get low, gotta get low, to get high
Verse 6
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I can feel you with me in the darkness
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Reaching out a hand to
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pull me through
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Sadness used to think that it owned me
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Now sadness gotta share me with you
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You gotta get low,
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gotta get low, to get high
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You gotta get low, gotta get low,
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to get high
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You gotta get lost to let
Verse 7
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go

You gotta get lost to let go
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You gotta get lost to get free for a minute

See clear for a minute
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You gotta get lost to let go

You gotta get lost to let go
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You gotta get lost to get free for a minute

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D
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Em
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You gotta get lost to let go

You gotta get lost to let go
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You gotta get lost to get free for a minute
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You gotta get lost to let go

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You gotta get lost to get free for a minute
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sadness by Matt Nathanson is A major.

The primary chords used in Sadness are A, E, D, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, D, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Sadness is approximately 109 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Sadness. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Matt Nathanson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Sadness to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Sadness by Matt Nathanson on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.