Sad

Q: How to play the easy chords for Sad (XXXTENTACION)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sad, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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Intro
[Am]    [C]   [Dm]    [Em]}x2
Yeah

Chorus
[Am]Who am I? Someone that'[C]s afraid to let go, uh
[Dm]You decide if you're eve[Em]r gonna let me know yeah
[Am]Suicide if you ever[C] try to let go, uh
[Dm]I'm sad, I know, yeah,[Em] I'm sad, I know, yeah
[Am]Who am I? Someone that'[C]s afraid to let go, uh
[Dm]You decide if you're eve[Em]r gonna let me know yeah
[Am]Suicide if you ever[C] try to let go, uh
[Dm]I'm sad, I know, yeah,[Em] I'm sad, I know, yeah

Verse
[Am] I gave her[C] everything
[Dm]She took my heart [Em]and left me lonely
[Am]I've been broken, h[C]eart's contentious
[Dm]I won't fix, I[Em]'d rather weep
[Am] I'm lost then[C] I'm found,but
[Dm]It's torture [Em]being in love
[Am]I love when you[C]'re around,but
[Dm]I fuckin' hate [Em]when you leave

Chorus
[Am]Who am I? Someone that'[C]s afraid to let go, uh
[Dm]You decide if you're eve[Em]r gonna let me know yeah
[Am]Suicide if you ever[C] try to let go, uh
[Dm]I'm sad, I know, yeah,[Em] I'm sad, I know, yeah
[Am]Who am I? Someone that'[C]s afraid to let go, uh
[Dm]You decide if you're eve[Em]r gonna let me know yeah
[Am]Suicide if you ever[C] try to let go, uh
[Dm]I'm sad, I know, yeah,[Em] I'm sad, I know, yeah
[Am]Who am I? Someone that'[C]s afraid to let go, uh
[Dm]You decide if you're eve[Em]r gonna let me know yeah
[Am]Suicide if you ever[C] try to let go, uh
[Dm]I'm sad, I know, yeah,[Em] I'm sad, I know, yeah
[Am]Who am I? Someone that'[C]s afraid to let go, uh
[Dm]You decide if you're eve[Em]r gonna let me know yeah
[Am]Suicide if you ever[C] try to let go, uh
[Dm]I'm sad, I know, yeah,[Em] I'm sad, I know, yeah

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Sad by XXXTENTACION is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Em (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Sad by XXXTENTACION: sounding in Am (Capo Fret 2, shape Gm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Gm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to C requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – III – iv – v

Song chords:

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Am C Dm Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key GM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Gm, maintaining Am sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – III – iv – v • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sad (XXXTENTACION)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sad, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Sad?

The original recording key for Sad by XXXTENTACION is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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