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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Say You Won’t Let Go Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Say You Won’t Let Go Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Say You Won’t Let Go Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Say You Won’t Let Go Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Say You Won’t Let Go Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Say You Won’t Let Go Chords – Harmonica
James Arthur’s heartfelt ballad about a lasting love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad 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, but play the G chord shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×10)
Verse 2
G – C (×6)
Chorus
G – C (×3)
G
G – C
Verse 3
G – C (×6)
Chorus
G – C (×3)
G
G – C
Bridge
Am
Em
C – G
Am
Em
C – G
Am – Em
C – G
Chorus
G – C (×3)
G
G – C
Outro
G – C (×6)
Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Strum slowly and focus on clean chord changes before adding the full strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Say You Won’t Let Go"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Say You Won’t Let Go" 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 You Won’t Let Go" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Say You Won’t Let Go"?
It was written by James Arthur, Neil Ormandy, Steve Solomon, and released in 2016.