The Neighbourhood – Sadderdaze Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

The Neighbourhood – Sadderdaze Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard

ChordsEmCAmGCadd9AM

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[INTRO]
Em
C
Am

[VERSE 1]
Em
Dirty fingernails, same as your mind
C Am
But he can strum the guitar just fine
Em
Every now and then he’d think about his life
C Am
Daydreamin’ just to pass the the time

[PRE-CHORUS]
Em C Am
Now the sun is closer than it was before
Em C Am
Anyone who’s anyone can feel it

[CHORUS]
G C Cadd9
Saturdays are not the same as they used to be
G C Cadd9
Saturdays, why do they keep on using me?
Am Cadd9
They keep on using me

[BRIDGE]
Em
C
Am
Em
C
Am

[VERSE 2]
Em
Even as a child everyone would say
C Am
“He was gonna be a star someday”
Em
Finally he found a way to reach the sky
C Am
But he didn’t know what he’d find

[PRE-CHORUS]
Em C Am
Now the sun is closer than it was before
Em C Am
Anyone who’s anyone can feel it

[CHORUS]
G C Cadd9
Saturdays are not the same as they used to be
G C Cadd9
Saturdays, why do they keep on using me?
Am Cadd9
They keep on using me

[BRIDGE]
Em
C
Am
Em C Am
He’s got a big head full of trash that he talks down every chance he gets
Em C Am
He’s a grown man with committable mistakes

[CHORUS]
G C Cadd9
Saturdays are not the same as they used to be
G C Cadd9
Saturdays, why do they keep on using me?
G C Cadd9
Saturdays are not the same as they used to be
G C Cadd9
Saturdays, why do they keep on using me?
G C Cadd9
Saturdays are not the same as they used to be
G C Cadd9
Saturdays, why do they keep on using me?
AM Cadd9 Em
They keep on using me
C Am Em
They keep on using me
C Am Em
They keep on using me
C Am Em
They keep on using me
C Am
They keep on using me

[Outro]
Em

How to play Sadderdaze: key, chords and progression

Sadderdaze by The Neighbourhood is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 6 chords: Em, C, Am, G, Cadd9 and AM.

Listen for Em – C – Am – Em (i – VI – iv – i in E minor): the song comes back to it again and again. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

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

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Cadd9 chord on guitar (x32030)
Cadd9C E G D
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E

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

Sadderdaze chords: questions

What key is Sadderdaze in?

Sadderdaze by The Neighbourhood is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Sadderdaze?

Sadderdaze uses 6 chords: Em, C, Am, G, Cadd9, AM.

What is the chord progression of Sadderdaze?

The main progression is Em – C – Am – Em (i – VI – iv – i).

Is Sadderdaze easy to play on guitar?

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

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