Now playing

Sadly Beautiful

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

This is a cover of The Replacements song that Tom plays live sometimes.
Tune guitar down half a step: EbAbDbGbBbEb
Chords used:
 A= X02220
 D= XX0232
 Bm= X24432
 E= 022100
or if you can't be bothered to downtune, use these bar chords inn standard tuning:
 Ab= 466544
 Db= X46664
 Bbm= X13321
 Eb= X68886
AFrom the very first day that you werDe born
Ato the very last time you waved and honked your hoDrn
BmI had no chance at all to watch you grEow
Up Dso sadly, beaBmutiful
Up Dso sadly, beaBmutiful
Same chords and pattern throughout

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

Sadly Beautiful

by Tom McRae

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

This is a cover of The Replacements song that Tom plays live sometimes.

Tune guitar down half a step: EbAbDbGbBbEb

Chords used:

= X02220

= XX0232

= X24432

= 022100

or if you can't be bothered to downtune, use these bar chords inn standard tuning:

= 466544

= X46664

Bbm

= X13321

= X68886

A D

From the very first day that you were born

A D

to the very last time you waved and honked your horn

Bm E

I had no chance at all to watch you grow

D Bm

Up so sadly, beautiful

D Bm

Up so sadly, beautiful

Same chords and pattern throughout

About Sadly Beautiful Chords by Tom McRae

Learn how to play Sadly Beautiful by Tom McRae with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sadly Beautiful chords”, “Sadly Beautiful guitar chords”, or “Tom McRae Sadly Beautiful 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 Sadly Beautiful chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sadly Beautiful lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, Bm, E, Ab, Db.

FAQ — Sadly Beautiful by Tom McRae

How do I play "Sadly Beautiful" by Tom McRae on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Sadly Beautiful" by Tom McRae 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 "Sadly Beautiful" by Tom McRae free?

Yes. The chords for "Sadly Beautiful" by Tom McRae are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Sadly Beautiful" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Sadly Beautiful"?

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

Is "Sadly Beautiful" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Sadly Beautiful" by Tom McRae with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tom McRae below.

What key is "Sadly Beautiful" in?

The chords for "Sadly Beautiful" show the original chord names (including A, D, Bm, E, Ab, Db). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.