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Hey I got something for ya!
These are the base chords to the wonderful song Sarah by Thin Lizzy.
It's in the key they played it on the record and it seems accurate
enough to me when playing along with the recording.
Obviously you can throw the lead parts over the top if you've got a
friend to play with, that'll make it even more magical!
One, two
One, two, three, four
A   Gmaj7   Dmaj7   Gmaj7   F#m7   Bm7   Dmaj7   Bm7/Ex2
AWhen you came Gmaj7in my life Dmaj7you Gmaj7changed my F#m7worldBm7  
Dmaj7My SarahBm7/E  
AEverything Gmaj7seemed so Dmaj7right my Gmaj7baby girlF#m7  Bm7  
Dmaj7My SarahBm7/E  
AYou are all I Dmaj7want to C#m7know
You Bm7hold my Aheart so Gmaj7don't let go
AYou are all I Dmaj7need to C#m7live
My lBm7ove to Ayou I'll Gmaj7give
A   Gmaj7   Dmaj7   Gmaj7  F#m7My SarBm7ahDmaj7  Bm7/E  
A Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7 F#m7 Bm7 Dmaj7 Bm7/E
AWhen you Gmaj7begin to Dmaj7smile you Gmaj7change my F#m7styleBm7  
Dmaj7My SarahBm7/E  
AWhen I look Gmaj7in your Dmaj7eyes I Gmaj7see my F#m7prizeBm7  
Dmaj7My SarahBm7/E  
AYou are all I Dmaj7want to C#m7know
You Bm7hold my Aheart so Gmaj7don't let go
AYou are all I Dmaj7need to C#m7live
My lBm7ove to Ayou I'll Gmaj7give
AYou are Dmaj7all I C#m7want to Bm7know
AOh Gmaj7my Sarah
ADon't let Dmaj7go oh C#m7noBm7  A  
Gmaj7My Sarah
[GUITAR SOLO]
F#maj7 Bm7 Bm7/E Amaj7 Dmaj7 C#m7 F#maj7 Bm7 Bm7/E Amaj7
E7sus4 F7sus4
BbYou are all I Ebmaj7want to Dm7know
You Cm7hold my Bbheart so Abmaj7don't let go
BbYou are all I Ebmaj7need to Dm7live
My Cm7love to Bbyou I'll Abmaj7always give
BbYou are all I Ebmaj7want to Dm7know
You Cm7hold my Bbheart so Abmaj7don't let go
BbYou are all I Ebmaj7want to Dm7know
Cm7Oh Bb  Abmaj7my Sarah
Yes you Bbchanged my style Ebmaj7with your baby Dm7smileCm7  Bb  
Abmaj7Sarah
BbChildlike charms Ebmaj7keep me warm Dm7  Cm7hold you in my Bbarms
Abmaj7Sarah
Bb  Ebmaj7Change my Dm7world my Cm7baby Bbgirl
Abmaj7Sarah
Bb  Ebmaj7All I want to Dm7know Cm7don't let goBb  Abmaj7  
Bb  Ebmaj7No, no, Dm7no, Cm7no, Bbno
Abmaj7Sarah
Bb Ebmaj7 Dm7 Cm7 Bb
Abmaj7Sarah
FADE OUT
All chords in this song (16)

The story behind the song

This song is a tender pop track from Thin Lizzy's 1979 album, Black Rose: A Rock Legend. It was written by frontman Phil Lynott and guitarist Gary Moore as a tribute to Lynott's newborn daughter. The lyrics express a deeply personal and loving sentiment, making it a heartfelt dedication. Playing it channels that warm, paternal affection for a new life.

AI-written from these sources:Sarah (Thin Lizzy song) — Wikipedia ↗Thin Lizzy — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Sarah Chords by Thin Lizzy

Learn how to play Sarah by Thin Lizzy with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sarah chords”, “Sarah guitar chords”, or “Thin Lizzy Sarah 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 Sarah chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sarah lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Gmaj7, Dmaj7, F#m7, Bm7, Bm7/E.

FAQ — Sarah by Thin Lizzy

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What key is "Sarah" in?

The chords for "Sarah" show the original chord names (including A, Gmaj7, Dmaj7, F#m7, Bm7, Bm7/E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.