Indie, Folk

Say Yes Chords

Elliott Smith Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A bittersweet love song by Elliott Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m in love with the world

G C

Through the eyes of a girl

G C

Who’s still around the morning after

G C

We broke up a month ago

G C

And I grew up, I didn’t know

G C

I’d be around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Verse 2

G C

Crooked spin can’t come to rest

G C

I’m damaged bad at best

G C G

She’s decided what she wants

G C G

I’ve heard her say

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Bridge

C G

I’m in love with the world

C G

Through the eyes of a girl

C G

Who’s still around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly while keeping the gentle strumming pattern steady.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A bittersweet love song by Elliott Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m in love with the world

G C

Through the eyes of a girl

G C

Who’s still around the morning after

G C

We broke up a month ago

G C

And I grew up, I didn’t know

G C

I’d be around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Verse 2

G C

Crooked spin can’t come to rest

G C

I’m damaged bad at best

G C G

She’s decided what she wants

G C G

I’ve heard her say

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Bridge

C G

I’m in love with the world

C G

Through the eyes of a girl

C G

Who’s still around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly while keeping the gentle strumming pattern steady.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A bittersweet love song by Elliott Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m in love with the world

G C

Through the eyes of a girl

G C

Who’s still around the morning after

G C

We broke up a month ago

G C

And I grew up, I didn’t know

G C

I’d be around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Verse 2

G C

Crooked spin can’t come to rest

G C

I’m damaged bad at best

G C G

She’s decided what she wants

G C G

I’ve heard her say

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Bridge

C G

I’m in love with the world

C G

Through the eyes of a girl

C G

Who’s still around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly while keeping the gentle strumming pattern steady.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A bittersweet love song by Elliott Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m in love with the world

G C

Through the eyes of a girl

G C

Who’s still around the morning after

G C

We broke up a month ago

G C

And I grew up, I didn’t know

G C

I’d be around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Verse 2

G C

Crooked spin can’t come to rest

G C

I’m damaged bad at best

G C G

She’s decided what she wants

G C G

I’ve heard her say

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Bridge

C G

I’m in love with the world

C G

Through the eyes of a girl

C G

Who’s still around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly while keeping the gentle strumming pattern steady.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A bittersweet love song by Elliott Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m in love with the world

G C

Through the eyes of a girl

G C

Who’s still around the morning after

G C

We broke up a month ago

G C

And I grew up, I didn’t know

G C

I’d be around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Verse 2

G C

Crooked spin can’t come to rest

G C

I’m damaged bad at best

G C G

She’s decided what she wants

G C G

I’ve heard her say

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Bridge

C G

I’m in love with the world

C G

Through the eyes of a girl

C G

Who’s still around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly while keeping the gentle strumming pattern steady.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A bittersweet love song by Elliott Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shape chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m in love with the world

G C

Through the eyes of a girl

G C

Who’s still around the morning after

G C

We broke up a month ago

G C

And I grew up, I didn’t know

G C

I’d be around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Verse 2

G C

Crooked spin can’t come to rest

G C

I’m damaged bad at best

G C G

She’s decided what she wants

G C G

I’ve heard her say

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Bridge

C G

I’m in love with the world

C G

Through the eyes of a girl

C G

Who’s still around the morning after

Chorus

C G C

It’s always been wait and see

G C

A quiet night, a violent dream

G C G C

I’ve had a long time to think it through

G C G C

And maybe I should say yes to you

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly while keeping the gentle strumming pattern steady.