Now playing

Ordinary

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

CCity lights shine down upon the Gplace that I call home
CSurrounded by a million but I fGeel like I'm alone
EmAnd I might be a nobody to Amyou
EmBut if I'm playing, would you liCsten? 
GIf you would get to knCow me
Maybe you would lGove me
I'm so ordinAmary
CDragging 'round an old guitar that GI can't even play
CI fade into your background like a Gpiece of yesterday
EmI might be a nobody to Amyou
EmBut somewhere they're gonna liCsten
GIf you would get to knCow me
Maybe you would lGove me
I'm so ordinAmary
GAnd if you would let me knCow you 
Maybe I would shGow you
Wouldn't Amwe be something?
EmSad the way we always seem to pAmass by one another
EmHiding, so afraid of the thAmings we might discover
EmCaught up in a moment that oAmnly you can live in
EmYou never know who's giving the Cair that you might breathe iGn
(Yeah, yCeah)
GIf you would get to knCow me
Maybe you would lGove me
I'm so ordinAmary
GAnd if you would let me knCow you 
Maybe I would shGow you
Wouldn't Amwe be something?
GElsCe?
G(Yeah, yCeah)
CCity lights shine down upon the Gplace that I call home
CSurrounded by a million but I fGeel like I'm alone
EmAnd I might be a nobody to Amyou
EmBut somewhere, they're gonna lisCten

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Ordinary

by Saving Jane

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C G

City lights shine down upon the place that I call home

C G

Surrounded by a million but I feel like I'm alone

Em Am

And I might be a nobody to you

Em C

But if I'm playing, would you listen?

G C

If you would get to know me

Maybe you would love me

I'm so ordinary

C G

Dragging 'round an old guitar that I can't even play

C G

I fade into your background like a piece of yesterday

Em Am

I might be a nobody to you

Em C

But somewhere they're gonna listen

G C

If you would get to know me

Maybe you would love me

I'm so ordinary

G C

And if you would let me know you

Maybe I would show you

Wouldn't we be something?

Em Am

Sad the way we always seem to pass by one another

Em Am

Hiding, so afraid of the things we might discover

Em Am

Caught up in a moment that only you can live in

Em C G

You never know who's giving the air that you might breathe in

(Yeah, yeah)

G C

If you would get to know me

Maybe you would love me

I'm so ordinary

G C

And if you would let me know you

Maybe I would show you

Wouldn't we be something?

G C

Else?

G C

(Yeah, yeah)

C G

City lights shine down upon the place that I call home

C G

Surrounded by a million but I feel like I'm alone

Em Am

And I might be a nobody to you

Em C

But somewhere, they're gonna listen

About Ordinary Chords by Saving Jane

Learn how to play Ordinary by Saving Jane with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ordinary chords”, “Ordinary guitar chords”, or “Saving Jane Ordinary chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ordinary chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ordinary lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Em, Am.

FAQ — Ordinary by Saving Jane

How do I play "Ordinary" by Saving Jane on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ordinary" by Saving Jane on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Ordinary" by Saving Jane free?

Yes. The chords for "Ordinary" by Saving Jane are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Ordinary" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Ordinary" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ordinary"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Ordinary" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Ordinary" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ordinary" by Saving Jane with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Saving Jane below.

What key is "Ordinary" in?

The chords for "Ordinary" show the original chord names (including C, G, Em, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.