Sia – Magic Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Sia – Magic Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chord progression of Magic by Sia on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[intro]
G Bm Em Em
G Bm Em Em

[Verse 1]
G
Now I don’t wanna float to light
Bm
On a cloud of man-made ice
Em
Don’t want it to pass me by
Em
Don’t want it to pass me by
G
Saddle up now for the ride
Bm
Waiting for the moon to rise
Em
Don’t want life to pass me by
Em
Don’t want life to pass me by

[Pre-Chorus]
C
But I’ve been waiting for a magic moment
G
But maybe there are magic moments
Em                                   D
Could it be a magic moment now?
C
I’ve been waiting for a magic moment
G
But maybe there are magic moments
Em                                        D
Baby it’s a magic moment now

[Chorus]
G                                                       Bm
But darling it’s a magical, magical life, life, life
Em                                                       C
Oh, honey, it’s a magical, magical life, life, life
G                                                                         Bm
And baby it’s a magical, magical life, life, life
Em                                                                         C
When you can find the magic in an everyday night, night, night
G
Magic in an everyday night
Bm
Magic in an everyday night
Em
Magic in an ordinary life
C
Magic in an ordinary life
G
Magic in an everyday night
Bm
Magic in an everyday night
Em
Magic in an ordinary life
C
Magic in an ordinary life

[Verse 2]
G
I could see the rain come down
Bm
But I know the seeds be found
Em
I’m gon’ watch ’em grow up now
Em
I’m gon’ watch ’em grow up now
G
In the flower’s face I see
Bm
In the flower’s face is me
Em
I’m gon’ watch me grow up now
Em
I’m gon’ watch me grow up now

[Pre-Chorus]
C
But I’ve been waiting for a magic moment
G
But maybe there are magic moments
Em D
Could it be a magic moment now?
C
I’ve been waiting for a magic moment
G
But maybe there are magic moments
Em D
Baby it’s a magic moment now

[Chorus]
G Bm
But darling it’s a magical, magical life, life, life
Em C
Oh, honey, it’s a magical, magical life, life, life
G Bm
And baby it’s a magical, magical life, life, life
Em C
When you can find the magic in an everyday night, night, night

G
Magic in an everyday night
Bm
Magic in an everyday night
Em
Magic in an ordinary life
C
Magic in an ordinary life
G
Magic in an everyday night
Bm
Magic in an everyday night
Em
Magic in an ordinary life
C
Magic in an ordinary life

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How to play Magic: key, chords and progression

Magic by Sia keeps coming home to G major (one sharp: F♯). You need 5 chords: G, Bm, Em, C and D.

Listen for G – Bm – Em – C (I – iii – vi – IV in G major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is doh – mi – lah – fah. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

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

Magic chords: questions

What key is Magic in?

Magic by Sia is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Magic?

Magic uses 5 chords: G, Bm, Em, C, D.

What is the chord progression of Magic?

The main progression is G – Bm – Em – C (I – iii – vi – IV).

Is Magic easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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