Mar92018

XXXTENTACION – Sad Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar and Keyboard

ChordsAmC Dm Em

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This is the chord progression of Sad by XXXTENTACION on Piano, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Am,C,Dm,Em x2
Yeah

[Verse]
Am C
I gave her everything
Dm Em
She took my heart and left me lonely
Am C
I’ve been broken, heart’s contentious
Dm Em
I won’t fix, I’d rather weep
Am C
I’m lost then I’m found,but
Dm Em
It’s torture being in love
Am C
I love when you’re around,but
Dm Em
I fckin’ hate when you leave

[Chorus]
Am C
Who am I? Someone that’s afraid to let go, uh
Dm Em
You decide if you’re ever gonna let me know (yeah)
Am C
Suicide if you ever try to let go, uh
Dm Em
I’m sad, I know, yeah, I’m sad, I know, yeah
Am C
Who am I? Someone that’s afraid to let go, uh
Dm Em
You decide if you’re ever gonna let me know (yeah)
Am C
Suicide if you ever try to let go, uh
Dm Em
I’m sad, I know, yeah, I’m sad, I know, yeah
Am C
Who am I? Someone that’s afraid to let go, uh
Dm Em
You decide if you’re ever gonna let me know (yeah)
Am C
Suicide if you ever try to let go, uh
Dm Em
I’m sad, I know, yeah, I’m sad, I know, yeah
Am C
Who am I? Someone that’s afraid to let go, uh
Dm Em
You decide if you’re ever gonna let me know (yeah)
Am C
Suicide if you ever try to let go, uh
Dm Em
I’m sad, I know, yeah, I’m sad, I know, yeah

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How to play Sad: key, chords and progression

Sad by XXXTENTACION is centred on A minor (no sharps or flats). The song uses 5 chords: Am,C,Dm,Em, Am, C, Dm and Em.

The backbone of the song is Am – C – Dm – Em (i – III – iv – v in A 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.