Say It Ain’t So Guitar Chords

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Key
C Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F

Weezer’s emotional rock anthem from the Blue Album builds from a quiet, clean intro into a massive distorted chorus. It’s a masterclass in dynamic rock songwriting.

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Tip: Start the verse clean and quiet, then slam into the chorus with heavy strumming. The intro riff uses clean arpeggios on Cm-Ab shapes. For acoustic, the quiet-loud dynamic is crucial.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
Oh yeah, all right
Am F
Somebody’s Heine is crowdin’ my icebox
C G
Oh yeah, all right
Am F
Somebody’s cold one is givin’ me chills
 

Chorus

 
C G Am
Say it ain’t so, I will not go
F C
Turn the lights off, carry me home
G
Na na, na na na na na na, na na
Am F
Na na, na na na na, keep your head still
 

Verse 2

 
C G Am
Flip on the telly, wrestle with Jimmy
F
Something is bubbling behind my back
C G
The bottle is ready to blow
Am F
Say it ain’t so