Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, G/F#, Em, C, D, Am, C/B
[Intro] G [Verse] G G/F# Em You and I both know Em C G There is nothing more to say C G Chances shutter shining eyes D Am And turn to face away [Chorus] C G Leaning on the window sill G C You could write me someday and G I think you will G C We could see the sadness as C/B Am A gift and still D Feel too heavy to hold [Verse] G G/F# Em Snow falling Em C G Try to keep from calling C G Watch the spring turn to winter D Am Fireflies all frozen [Chorus] C G The seasons go fast G C Thinking that this one G was gonna last G C C/B Maybe the question was too Am D Much to ask [Verse] G G/F# Em Searching for your eyes Em C G All I see are blue skies G C And that old man beats G His crooked cane D Am It's time to let go [Chorus] C G Leaning on the window sill G C You could write me someday G and I bet you will G C We could see the sadness as C/B Am A gift and still D Feel too heavy to hold [Chorus] C G The seasons go so fast G C Thinking that this one G was gonna last G C C/B Maybe the question was too Am D Much to ask [Verse] G G/F# Em You and I could see Em C G Into the same eternity C G Every second brimming D Am With a majesty [Chorus] C G Kiss so sweet, so fine G C You could hear the music G Inside my mind G C C/B Am And you showed me a place Am To find D Even when I'm old [Chorus] C G Leaning on the window sill G C You could write me someday G and I hope you will G C We could see the sadness as C/B Am A gift and still [Chorus] C G The seasons go so fast G C Thinking that this one G Was gonna last G C Maybe the question was C/B Am D Too much to ask
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 17th of April 2022, the track was released.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, G/F#, Em, C, D, Am, C/B
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
Recommended Gear
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
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- Song: Sadness As A Gift
- Artist: Big Thief
- Released Date: 17 April 2022
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Sadness As A Gift Live in?
Sadness As A Gift Live is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Sadness As A Gift Live?
You need G, G/F#, Em, C, D, Am, C/B to play Sadness As A Gift Live by Big Thief.
Do I need a capo for Sadness As A Gift Live?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Sadness As A Gift Live by Big Thief.
How hard is Sadness As A Gift Live to play on guitar?
Sadness As A Gift Live by Big Thief is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.