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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Someday Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Someday Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Someday Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Someday Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Someday Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Someday Chords – Harmonica
Sugar Ray’s upbeat 1999 hit about optimism and future possibilities. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock 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, C, D, and Em shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D
G
C – G
D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G
C – G
D
G
C – G
D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Bridge
Em – C – G
Em – C – D
Em – C – G
Em – C – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Outro
G
C – G
D
G
C – G
D
G
Practice tip: The chord progression G-C-G-D repeats often; practice switching between G and C, and G and D, until it feels automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Someday"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Someday" 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 "Someday" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Someday"?
It was written by Mark McGrath, Rodney Sheppard, Craig Bullock, Murphy Karges, Stan Frazier, David Kahne, and released in 1999.