Key: B · Capo: 4th fret · BPM: 161 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: C, G, D, Em
[Intro] C G D Em C G D [Verse] Em G Eighteen, failed dream D Attracted to a bad scene D Think I'll make a couple errands C G Cataclysmic age to be D When you're out of luck and your mother's in need Em G I made my money for the crooks and pushers D C G In the hopes that I got something together for tonight D I'm going out C G For tonight D I'm going out [Chorus] C G I'm only getting started D Em Don't need to be this hard C G D It felt like I'd give it up so many times before Em But I'm still here grinding C G I'm only getting started D Em Don't need to be this hard C G D It felt like I'd give it up so many times before D But I'm still hеre grinding [Verse] Em G D I came home and you wеre on the floor C G D Floored by the letters and the council rigmarole Em G D What I wouldn't do to get you out this hole C G D For tonight I gotta let her go C G D But tonight you gotta let me let go [Chorus] C G I'm only getting started D Em Don't need to be this hard C G D It felt like I'd give it up so many times before Em But I'm still here grinding C G I'm only getting started D Em Don't need to be this hard C G D It felt like I'd give it up so many times before Em But I'm still hеre grinding [Post-Chorus] C G I'm getting started D Em Getting started C G I'm getting started D G D I'm only getting started [Chorus] C G I'm only getting started (I'm getting started) D Em Don't need to be this hard (I'm getting started) C G It felt like I'd give it up D so many times before (I'm getting started) G D But I'm still here grinding (I'm getting started) C G I'm only getting started (I'm getting started) D Em Don't need to be this hard (I'm getting started) C G It felt like I'd give it up D so many times before (I'm getting started) G D But I'm still here grinding [Outro] C G D Em C G D Em C
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 8th of October 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Sam Fender.

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- Song: Getting Started
- Artist: Sam Fender
- Produced by Bramwell Bronte
- Album: Seventeen Going Under
- Released Date: 8 October 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: B
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: C, G, D, Em
- BPM: 161
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 G – 320003 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 | C – 0003 G – 0232 D – 2220 Em – 0402 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Getting Started in?
Getting Started is in the key of B.
What chords do I need for Getting Started?
You need C, G, D, Em to play Getting Started by Sam Fender.
Do I need a capo for Getting Started?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play Getting Started by Sam Fender.
How hard is Getting Started to play on guitar?
Getting Started by Sam Fender is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.