Say It Ain’t So Chords

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

Say It Ain’t So Chords – Guitar

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say It Ain’t So"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Say It Ain’t So" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Say It Ain’t So" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Say It Ain’t So"?

It was written by Rivers Cuomo, and released in 1994.

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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F

Say It Ain’t So Chords – Ukulele

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.

Alt-Rock Build (4/4 Time)
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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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say It Ain’t So"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Say It Ain’t So" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Say It Ain’t So" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Say It Ain’t So"?

It was written by Rivers Cuomo, and released in 1994.

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Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F

Say It Ain’t So Chords – Piano

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.

Alt-Rock Build (4/4 Time)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say It Ain’t So"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Say It Ain’t So" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Say It Ain’t So" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Say It Ain’t So"?

It was written by Rivers Cuomo, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F

Say It Ain’t So Chords – Banjo

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.

Alt-Rock Build (4/4 Time)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say It Ain’t So"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Say It Ain’t So" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Say It Ain’t So" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Say It Ain’t So"?

It was written by Rivers Cuomo, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F

Say It Ain’t So Chords – Mandolin

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.

Alt-Rock Build (4/4 Time)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say It Ain’t So"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Say It Ain’t So" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Say It Ain’t So" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Say It Ain’t So"?

It was written by Rivers Cuomo, and released in 1994.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F

Say It Ain’t So Chords – Harmonica

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.

Alt-Rock Build (4/4 Time)
123456

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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say It Ain’t So"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Say It Ain’t So" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Say It Ain’t So" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Say It Ain’t So"?

It was written by Rivers Cuomo, and released in 1994.