Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,A,G keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [F] [G] [C] [C] [F] [G] [C]
[C]Guess there are times when, we all need to share a [F]little pain.
And ironing out the [G]rough spots, is the hardest part when [F]memories [C]remain.
And it’s [C]times like these when, we all need to hear the [F]radio.
`Cause from the [G]lips of some old singer.
We can share the troubles [F]we already [C]know.
[chorus]
[C]Turn them on, turn them on, turn on those [F]sad songs.
When all hope is [G]gone, why don’t you tune in and turn them [C]on.
They reach into your [C]room ohh ohhh, just feel their [F]gentle touch.
When all hope is [G]gone, sad songs say so [C]much.
[verse 2]
If someone else is [C]suffering enough to [F]write it down.
When every single [G]word makes sense.
Then it’s easier to [F]have those songs [C]around.
The kick inside [C]is in the, line that finally [F]gets to you.
And it feels so good to [G]hurt so bad.
And suffer just enough to [F]sing the [C]blues.
[chorus]
[C]Turn them on, turn them on, turn on those [F]sad songs.
When all hope is [G]gone, why don’t you tune in and turn them [C]on.
They reach into your [C]room ohh ohhh, just feel their [F]gentle touch.
When all hope is [G]gone, sad songs say so [C]much.
[verse 3]
[C]Sad songs, they [F]say, sad [Dm]songs, they [G]say.
[C]Sad songs, they [F]say, sad [Dm]songs, they [G]say [F]so [G]much.
[chorus]
[C]Turn them on, turn them on, turn on those [F]sad songs.
When all hope is [G]gone, why don’t you tune in and turn them [C]on.
They reach into your [C]room ohh ohhh, just feel their [F]gentle touch.
When all hope is [G]gone, sad songs say so [C]much.
[Closing]
When all hope is [G]gone, sad songs say so [C]much.
How to play Sad Songs (Say So Much) on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Sad Songs (Say So Much) uses these transitions most often: C → F (14), F → G (13), and G → C (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.
1. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. F → Dm chord transition
To move from F to Dm;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
5. Dm → G chord transition
To move from Dm to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
Sad Songs (Say So Much) chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Sad Songs (Say So Much).
- Sad Songs (Say So Much) includes 52 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Sad Songs (Say So Much) contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Sad Songs (Say So Much) connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).- F → C: 40%
- F → G: 21%