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Someday Chords

Sugar Ray 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

Someday Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

One way, in the eyes of a passerby

C G

I’ll stroll around and wave goodbye

D

And wish you weren’t so far away

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Verse 2

G

Someway, when the sun begins to shine

C G

I hear a song from another time

D

And fade away

G

Someday, I’m gonna be the one

C G

To make you see, yeah

D

Just how special you are

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Bridge

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Outro

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

You were always there for me

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.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Someday Chords – Ukulele

Sugar Ray’s upbeat 1999 hit about optimism and future possibilities. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

One way, in the eyes of a passerby

C G

I’ll stroll around and wave goodbye

D

And wish you weren’t so far away

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Verse 2

G

Someway, when the sun begins to shine

C G

I hear a song from another time

D

And fade away

G

Someday, I’m gonna be the one

C G

To make you see, yeah

D

Just how special you are

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Bridge

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Outro

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

You were always there for me

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.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Someday Chords – Piano

Sugar Ray’s upbeat 1999 hit about optimism and future possibilities. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

One way, in the eyes of a passerby

C G

I’ll stroll around and wave goodbye

D

And wish you weren’t so far away

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Verse 2

G

Someway, when the sun begins to shine

C G

I hear a song from another time

D

And fade away

G

Someday, I’m gonna be the one

C G

To make you see, yeah

D

Just how special you are

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Bridge

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Outro

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

You were always there for me

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.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Someday Chords – Banjo

Sugar Ray’s upbeat 1999 hit about optimism and future possibilities. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

One way, in the eyes of a passerby

C G

I’ll stroll around and wave goodbye

D

And wish you weren’t so far away

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Verse 2

G

Someway, when the sun begins to shine

C G

I hear a song from another time

D

And fade away

G

Someday, I’m gonna be the one

C G

To make you see, yeah

D

Just how special you are

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Bridge

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Outro

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

You were always there for me

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Someday Chords – Mandolin

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

One way, in the eyes of a passerby

C G

I’ll stroll around and wave goodbye

D

And wish you weren’t so far away

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Verse 2

G

Someway, when the sun begins to shine

C G

I hear a song from another time

D

And fade away

G

Someday, I’m gonna be the one

C G

To make you see, yeah

D

Just how special you are

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Bridge

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Outro

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

You were always there for me

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.

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

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

One way, in the eyes of a passerby

C G

I’ll stroll around and wave goodbye

D

And wish you weren’t so far away

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Verse 2

G

Someway, when the sun begins to shine

C G

I hear a song from another time

D

And fade away

G

Someday, I’m gonna be the one

C G

To make you see, yeah

D

Just how special you are

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Bridge

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Em C G

And I don’t wanna be lonely

Em C D

I just wanna be with you

Chorus

G C

And I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

G C

I just wanna fly

G D

Put your arms around me baby

Outro

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

Someday, when my life has passed me by

C G

I’ll lay around and wonder why

D

You were always there for me

G

You were always there for me

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.