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Say Yes Chords

Elliott Smith Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Say Yes Chords – Guitar

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say Yes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Say Yes" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Say Yes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Say Yes"?

It was written by Elliott Smith, and released in 1997.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Say Yes Chords – Ukulele

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say Yes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Say Yes" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Say Yes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Say Yes"?

It was written by Elliott Smith, and released in 1997.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Say Yes Chords – Piano

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say Yes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Say Yes" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Say Yes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Say Yes"?

It was written by Elliott Smith, and released in 1997.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Say Yes Chords – Banjo

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say Yes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Say Yes" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Say Yes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Say Yes"?

It was written by Elliott Smith, and released in 1997.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Say Yes Chords – Mandolin

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say Yes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Say Yes" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Say Yes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Say Yes"?

It was written by Elliott Smith, and released in 1997.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Say Yes Chords – Harmonica

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Say Yes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Say Yes" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Say Yes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Say Yes"?

It was written by Elliott Smith, and released in 1997.