Say Something chords

by A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera

Original Published Key: D Major

Time Signature: 12/8

Tempo: 46 bpm


Standard Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner

Guitar Chords: D, Bm, Bm7, Em, G, Gadd2, Gsus2, Aadd4

See charts for easy chord voicings

Arrangement Song Details
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R-H Chord Charts Chord Chart Legend
D Major Bm Bm barre chord Bm7 Bm7 barre chord Em Aadd4 G Major Gadd2 Gsus2
L-H Chord Charts Lefties Chord Chart Legend
D Major-LH Bm-LH Bm barre chord-LH Bm7-LH Bm7 barre chord-LH Em-LH Aadd4-LH G Major-LH Gadd2-LH Gsus2-LH
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Say Something

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              D   D   D   D
Intro: 12/8 | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++  | (D note x4)

      Bm      G         D       Aadd4
    | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |

Bm                 G                        D       Aadd4
1. Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you  | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Em             G                            D       Aadd4
   I'll be the one   If you want me to    |                 |
Bm            G                             D       Aadd4
   Any-where, I would've fol-lowed you    |                 |
Bm                 G                        D       Aadd4
   Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you  |                 |

       D                  Aadd4
** And I   Am feel-ing so small
          Gadd2                               D         Aadd4
   It was o-ver my head   I know nothing at | all   -          |

       D                     Aadd4
** And I   Will stum-ble and fall
             Gadd2                                   D        Aadd4
   I'm still learn-ing to love   Just start-ing to | crawl -        |


Bm7                Gsus2                       D       Aadd4
2. Say some-thing, I'm giving up on you      | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Bm7                 Gsus2                      D       Aadd4
   I'm sor-ry that  I  could-n't get to you  |                 |
Bm7            Gsus2                           D       Aadd4
   Any-where   I  would've fol-lowed you     |                 |
Bm7                Gsus2                       D       Aadd4
   Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you     |                 |

       D                   Aadd4
** And I   Will swallow my pride
              Gadd2                                     D     Aadd4
   You're the one that I love   And I'm say-ing good- | bye -       |

Bm7                Gsus2                         D       Aadd4
3. Say some-thing, I'm giv-ing up on you       | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Bm7                     Gsus2                    D       Aadd4  
   And I'm sor-ry that  I  couldn't get to you |                 |
Bm7                Gsus2                         D       Aadd4  
   And any-where   I would have fol-lowed you  |                 |
Bm7               Gsus2                          D       Aadd4 
   Say something, I'm giving up on you         |                 |

Bm                 G                      D       Aadd4
   Say some-thing, I'm giving up on you | 1++ 2++ 3++ 4++ |
Bm                   G     G     D  
   Say some-thing |     |     |     |    |...
                           𝄑     𝄑

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: D Major - 2 sharps (F#, C#)
  • Time Signature: 12/8 — Twelve eighth-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Slowly
  • Metronome: h. = 46 (h represents a half-note)
  • Voice Range: C#4 - A5
  • Chord Types in This Arrangement:
    • Major chords: D, G
    • Minor chords: Bm, Em
    • Minor 7th chords: Bm7
    • Suspended 2nd chord: Gsus2
    • Extended chords: Gadd2, Aadd4
  • Gadd2: G major chord with an added 2nd (A).
    Formula: 1, 2, 3, 5
    Notes: G, A, B, D
    The 2nd is added, not replacing anything.
  • Gsus2: A suspended chord where the 3rd is replaced with the 2nd (A).
    Formula: 1, 2, 5
    Notes: G, A, D
  • Aadd4: A major chord with an added 4th (D).
    Formula: 1, 3, 4, 5
    Notes: A, C♯, D, E
    The 4th is added to the major chord—not replacing anything.
  • Beginner Guitarists: You can play A instead of Aadd4 and G instead of Gadd2 and Gsus2. Give them a go as they are all easy to play with some practice, and add a nice touch to the song.

Song Details:

Is There Anybody Out There? Album Cover
Album Cover
  • Songwriters: Ian Axel, Chad King, Mike Campbell
  • Lyrics Begin: Say something, I'm giving up on you.
  • Genre: Pop
  • Featured Artists: A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera
  • Single:
    Recorded: 2013
    Released: September 3, 2013 (solo version), November 4, 2013 (duet version)
  • Album: Is There Anybody Out There?
    Recorded: 2011–13
    Released: January 21, 2014
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