Sarah Reeves – Anxious Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Sarah Reeves – Anxious Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Anxious by Sarah Reeves on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am G D
Am G D

[Verse 1]
Am                  G                   D
Throw the covers over my head
Am                    G                    D
Finding comfort in my own bed
Am
Staring at a screen light
G
Looking at the highlights
D
Everybody’s good life

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[Verse 2]
Am                   G                   D
Reminding me of what I don’t have
Am                   G                   D
Second-guessing who I really am
Am
Maybe I should give up
G
Will I ever measure up?
D
I don’t think I’m good enough

[Pre-Chorus]
Am                            G
Pressure building, body shaking
D
I can’t take it, I can’t take it
Am                                     G
Feel the tension, pushing, pulling
D
I can’t fight it, I can’t fight it

[Chorus]
Am                   G                                     D
I don’t wanna live my life like this, anxious
Am                                     G                                     D
I gotta lot of good in me to give, but I’m anxious
Am                   G                                     D
So many things I know I miss, ’cause I’m anxious
C                                     D                                     Em
I wish I could shake this, I don’t wanna be anxious

[Verse 3]
Am                   G                   D
Devil’s running around my mind
Am                          G                   D
Why do I let myself believe the lies?
Am
It’s like I’m his playground
G
Push me in the background
D
And I shut the world out

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[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                     G
Pressure building, body shaking
D
I can’t take it, I can’t take it
Am                                     G
Feel the tension, pushing, pulling
D
I can’t fight it, I can’t fight it

[Chorus]
Am                   G                   D
I don’t wanna live my life like this, anxious
Am                   G                   D
I gotta lot of good in me to give, but I’m anxious
Am                                     G                                     D
So many things I know I miss, ’cause I’m anxious
C                   D                                       Em
I wish I could shake this, I don’t wanna be anxious

[Bridge]
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
This is my confession
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
I’m coming out of hiding
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, this is my confession
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
I’m coming out of hiding
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
Can’t keep living like this, living like this
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
I’m coming out, I’m coming out
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, this is my confession
Am G D
Oh, oh, oh
I’m coming out of hiding (I’m coming out of hiding)

[Chorus]
Am G D
I don’t wanna live my life like this, anxious
Am G D
I gotta lot of good in me to give, but I’m anxious
Am G D
So many things I know I miss, ’cause I’m anxious
C D Em
I wish I could shake this, I don’t wanna be anxious

How to play Anxious: key, chords and progression

To play Anxious by Sarah Reeves, think in E minor (one sharp: F♯). It takes 5 chords: Am, G, D, C and Em.

The backbone of the song is Am – G – D – Am (iv – III – VII – iv in E minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Anxious chords: questions

What key is Anxious in?

Anxious by Sarah Reeves is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Anxious?

Anxious uses 5 chords: Am, G, D, C, Em.

What is the chord progression of Anxious?

The main progression is Am – G – D – Am (iv – III – VII – iv).

Is Anxious easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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