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Aisumasen Im Sorry

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Chords used here:
E         022100
E7        022130
A         x02220
A/G#      4x2220 (or Amaj7:  x02120)
F#m       244222
B7        x21202 or x24242
D         xx0232
G#7       464544
G         3x0033
F#m/E#    xx3222 or 1xx222
F#m/E     xx2222 or 0xx222
[Verse 1]
When I'm EdownE7  
Really E7yin
  AAnd I A/G#don't know what F#mI'm doing
Ai-B7aisumasen,   D     F#mai-B7aisumasen YokoD  
 AAll I had to B7do was Ecall your G#7name
 AAll I had to C#mdo was Dca - All your GnameB7  
[Verse 2]
And when I Ehurt youE7  
And cause you E7pain
  ADarlin' I A/G#promise I won't do it aF#mgain
Ai-B7aisumasen,   D     F#mai-B7aisumasen YokoD  
 AIt's hard enough I B7know just to Efeel your own G#7pain
 AIt's hard enough I C#mknow to Dfeel, Afeel your own Gpain
[Bridge]
   F#mAll that I knowF#m/E#  
    F#m/EIs just what you B7tell me
    F#mAll that I F#m/E#know
    F#m/EIs just what yB7ou show me
[Verse 3]
And when I'm EdownE7  
Real sanE7paku
  AAnd I A/G#don't know what to F#mdo
Ai-B7aisumasen,   D     F#mai-B7aisumasen Yoko sanD  
 AAll I had to Bdo was Ecall your G#7name
 AYes, all I had to C#mdo was Dca - All your GnameB7  
[Solo]
|     E|    E7|    E7|     A|  A/G#|   F#m|   F#m|
|    B7|  B7   D|   F#m|    B7|  B7   D|
|     A|    B7|     E|   G#7|
|     A|   C#m|     D|     A| G  
(Guitar solo over the above chords and end on G)

All chords in this song (13)

The story behind the song

This song comes from John Lennon's solo work, appearing on his 1973 album Mind Games. The title "Aisumasen (I'm Sorry)" itself offers a glimpse into a moment of vulnerability and perhaps an apology, setting a tone of introspection. As a co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Beatles, Lennon was known for his impactful songwriting, and his solo career often explored personal themes. Playing this song could feel like stepping into a moment of quiet reflection and heartfelt expression.

AI-written from these sources:John Lennon — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Aisumasen Im Sorry

by John Lennon

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/G#

F#m

G#7

C#m

F#m/E#

F#m/E

Chords used here:

E 022100

E7 022130

A x02220

A/G# 4x2220 (or Amaj7: x02120)

F#m 244222

B7 x21202 or x24242

D xx0232

G#7 464544

G 3x0033

F#m/E# xx3222 or 1xx222

F#m/E xx2222 or 0xx222

[Verse 1]

E E7

When I'm down

Really yin

A A/G# F#m

And I don't know what I'm doing

B7 D F#m B7 D

Ai-aisumasen, ai-aisumasen Yoko

A B7 E G#7

All I had to do was call your name

A C#m D A G B7

All I had to do was ca - ll your name

[Verse 2]

E E7

And when I hurt you

And cause you pain

A A/G# F#m

Darlin' I promise I won't do it again

B7 D F#m B7 D

Ai-aisumasen, ai-aisumasen Yoko

A B7 E G#7

It's hard enough I know just to feel your own pain

A C#m D A G

It's hard enough I know to feel, feel your own pain

[Bridge]

F#m F#m/E#

All that I know

F#m/E B7

Is just what you tell me

F#m F#m/E#

All that I know

F#m/E B7

Is just what you show me

[Verse 3]

E E7

And when I'm down

Real sanpaku

A A/G# F#m

And I don't know what to do

B7 D F#m B7 D

Ai-aisumasen, ai-aisumasen Yoko san

A B E G#7

All I had to do was call your name

A C#m D A G B7

Yes, all I had to do was ca - ll your name

[Solo]

E E7 E7 A A/G# F#m F#m

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B7 B7 D F#m B7 B7 D

| | | | | |

A B7 E G#7

| | | | |

A C#m D A G

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(Guitar solo over the above chords and end on G)

About Aisumasen Im Sorry Chords by John Lennon

Learn how to play Aisumasen Im Sorry by John Lennon with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Aisumasen Im Sorry chords”, “Aisumasen Im Sorry guitar chords”, or “John Lennon Aisumasen Im Sorry 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 Aisumasen Im Sorry chords and for experienced players who want accurate Aisumasen Im Sorry lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, E7, A, A/G, F#m, B7.

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