Now playing

Z

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bbminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Key: C#  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
    Bbmx13321
    F/Ax032xx
     G#466544
     C#x46664
     F#244322
      F133211
    Ebmx68876
C#/   F143xxx
G#/   Cx365xx
Verse 1:
   BbmNo matter how 
neurotic my F/Amind
That's not what 
I wanted to G#say
I'm running 
out of F#words
Hey Fhey
Verse 2:
   BbmI've always loved you
I've alC#ways F#cared
But in the Ebmpast
I wasn't thereF/A  
   BbmOut to the desert
To disC#ap F#pear
Only to Ebmfind I wasn't thereF/A  
Chorus 1:
 Bbm   F/A      G#   F#  C#/F  
Eve ry  thing I  knew was wrong
  Bbm  G#/ C    C#  C#/     F   F#  
What is   really going on?
Verse 3:
   BbmThere in the darkest 
depths of my F/Amind
That's not what 
I wanted to G#say
I'm running out
of F#words Hey Fhey
Verse 4:
   BbmThey'll sell sarcasm
And consC#tant F#fear
Don't be so Ebmfar 
don't be so nearF/A  
   BbmThe missing 
papers The souC#ve F#nir
No one aEbmround 
no one can hearF/A  
Chorus 2:
 Bbm   F/A     G#   F#  C#/F  
All at  once we want to live
 Bbm  G#/ C   C#  C#/           F  F#  
Ho  ly   wa ter won't wash away sin
Bridge: Guitar Solo:
     Bbm     C#    F#Up in the sEbmky 
the sun is redF/A  Bbm  C#  F#  
What's in the Ebmpast 
and what's ahead?F/A  
Outro:
   BbmOh can I live with 
what's in my F/Aheart?
That's not what 
I wanted to G#say
                      F#  F(hold)
I'm running out of words 

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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

by Saves the Day

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

F/A

Ebm

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

Bbm

x13321

F/A

x032xx

466544

x46664

244322

133211

Ebm

x68876

C# F

/ 143xxx

G# C

/ x365xx

Verse 1:

Bbm

No matter how

F/A

neurotic my mind

That's not what

I wanted to say

I'm running

out of words

Hey hey

Verse 2:

Bbm

I've always loved you

C# F#

I've always cared

Ebm

But in the past

F/A

I wasn't there

Bbm

Out to the desert

C# F#

To disap pear

Ebm F/A

Only to find I wasn't there

Chorus 1:

Bbm F/A G# F# C# F

Eve ry thing I knew was wrong

Bbm G# C C# C# F F#

/ /

What is really going on?

Verse 3:

Bbm

There in the darkest

F/A

depths of my mind

That's not what

I wanted to say

I'm running out

F# F

of words Hey hey

Verse 4:

Bbm

They'll sell sarcasm

C# F#

And constant fear

Ebm

Don't be so far

F/A

don't be so near

Bbm

The missing

C# F#

papers The souve nir

Ebm

No one around

F/A

no one can hear

Chorus 2:

Bbm F/A G# F# C# F

All at once we want to live

Bbm G# C C# C# F F#

/ /

Ho ly wa ter won't wash away sin

Bridge: Guitar Solo:

Bbm C# F# Ebm

Up in the sky

F/A Bbm C# F#

the sun is red

Ebm

What's in the past

F/A

and what's ahead?

Outro:

Bbm

Oh can I live with

F/A

what's in my heart?

That's not what

I wanted to say

F# F

(hold)

I'm running out of words

About Z Chords by Saves the Day

Learn how to play Z by Saves the Day with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Z chords”, “Z guitar chords”, or “Saves the Day Z 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 Z chords and for experienced players who want accurate Z lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#, Bbm, F/A, G#, F#, F.

FAQ — Z by Saves the Day

How do I play "Z" by Saves the Day on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Z" by Saves the Day 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 "Z" by Saves the Day free?

Yes. The chords for "Z" by Saves the Day are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Z" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Z"?

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

Is "Z" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Z" by Saves the Day with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Saves the Day below.

What key is "Z" in?

The chords for "Z" show the original chord names (including C#, Bbm, F/A, G#, F#, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.