[Intro] C D G Em [Verse] C Life's not a movie, D I'm not a movie star G G/F# It's still new to me, Em Not knowing where you are C D G I run and run a lonely road G/F# Em C It's at the end when I was told [Pre-Chorus] D G G/F# It's hard to understand Em C It's harder to let go D G G/F# I'm missing all my plans Em But you wouldn't know [Chorus] C D If I could wish for anything G G/F# Em It would all come back around C 'Cause if all you were right D Next to me G G/F# Em I'd live without a vow [Refrain] C I saw your face while I was out D I turned around and looked away G I didn't know what I would say G/F# Em I'd fumble all over my words You hate me now, C But I loved you first D I love you more than you will know G For that reason I let you go G/F# Em 'Cause I'm not the one you dream about C I saw your face while I was out D I turned around and looked away G I didn't know what I would say G/F# Em I'd fumble all over my words You hate me now, C But I loved you first D I love you more than you will know G For that reason I let you go G/F# So just go with it, Em you're going, you're going [Chorus] C D If I could wish for anything G G/F# Em It would all come back around C 'Cause if all you were right D Next to me G G/F# Em I'd live without a vow [Refrain] C I saw your face while I was out D I turned around and looked away G I didn't know what I would say G/F# Em I'd fumble all over my words You hate me now, C But I loved you first D I love you more than you will know G For that reason I let you go G/F# So just go with it, Em you're going, you're going [Outro] C D G G/F# Em C Life's not a movie, D I'm not a movie star
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Q: What is the primary key of I Saw Your Face?
The song is played in the key of G#.
Q: Do I need a capo to play I Saw Your Face?
Yes, place your capo on the 1st fret. This allows you to play the song using easy G, C, D, and Em open chord shapes while sounding in the correct key.
Q: What is the strumming pattern for I Saw Your Face?
The suggested strumming pattern is a steady DU DU DU DU. Keep a driving, upbeat rhythm matching the 107 BPM tempo.
Q: Are there any difficult chords in this song?
The chords are mostly beginner-friendly. The G/F# is a passing chord where you use the G shape but move your bass note to the F# on the low E string (2nd fret).
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“I Saw Your Face” is a catchy indie pop song by Malcolm Todd. The song is in the key of G#, but by placing a capo on the 1st fret, you can play it using familiar open chords like C, D, G, Em, and G/F#. With a brisk tempo of 107 BPM and a driving strumming pattern, it’s a great song to jam along to on the acoustic guitar.
Track Info
- Song: I Saw Your Face
- Artist: Malcolm Todd
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: G#
- Capo: 1st Fret
- BPM: 107
- Chords: C, D, G, Em, G/F#
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke