Now playing

Nothing Special

Chords

4.45 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Ebminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

DISCLAIMER: Okay, I'm not 100% sure about the bridge or the outro. But I'm like 99%
about the rest of it. The trouble with the naming of the chords is that I can PLAY the song,
I don't really know the names of all the chords I'm playing. So I had to look up some 
and stuff. My apologies if anything is seriously screwed up here, but I've done the
I could!
illScarlett: "Nothing Special"
Intro:
Ebm
Chorus:
EbmI'm sick and tired of everybody
BbThinkin' they know what's best for me and
BMaybe God wanted me to be
F#mNothing Bbmspecial.
EbmI'm past the point of breakin' and I'm
BbNot sure if I'm a gonna make it.
BI'll keep this gift from breakin'
F#mas long as Bbmyou BELIEbEVEF#  G  Eb  
Verse 1:
I remember Bmwalking in the park with my lover
on a sunny Ebsus2afternoon.
F#m"I won't give C#sus2up on you," she Bmsaid.
Ebsus2Don't be so afraid (so afraid)
F#mI'll maintain as loC#sus2ng as you believe in...me...
N/C (tap out the beat if you're not playing with drums)
(Greetings from the part of me that doesn't want to be a part of your complacency!)
(Chorus)
Verse 2:
This is the part of the Bmsong where I just don't give a fuck
about what you Ebsus2want, what you heard, What you thought
F#mI won't give C#sus2up that easiBmly.
Ebsus2Hold me in your tenderness...
F#mOverrated, so uC#sus2ngrateful is me.
N/C  
(Greetings from the part of me that doesn't want to be a part of this fucking machine!)
(Chorus)
BmIf you F#mbelieve.
A#mDon't bD#e afC#sus2raid.
BmIf you bA#melieve.
(Chorus)
Ebsus2I'm sick and Bbtired...
Ebsus2I'm sick and Bbtired...
Ebsus2I'm sick and Bbtired...
F#mI wish I was Bbmnothing speciEbal.F#  G  Eb  

All chords in this song (14)

🎸 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

Nothing Special

by illScarlett

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Ebm

F#m

Bbm

Ebsus2

C#sus2

A#m

DISCLAIMER: Okay, I'm not 100% sure about the bridge or the outro. But I'm like 99%

about the rest of it. The trouble with the naming of the chords is that I can PLAY the song,

I don't really know the names of all the chords I'm playing. So I had to look up some

and stuff. My apologies if anything is seriously screwed up here, but I've done the

I could!

illScarlett: "Nothing Special"

Intro:

Ebm

Chorus:

Ebm

I'm sick and tired of everybody

Thinkin' they know what's best for me and

Maybe God wanted me to be

F#m Bbm

Nothing special.

Ebm

I'm past the point of breakin' and I'm

Not sure if I'm a gonna make it.

I'll keep this gift from breakin'

F#m Bbm Eb F# G Eb

as long as you BELIEVE

Verse 1:

I remember walking in the park with my lover

Ebsus2

on a sunny afternoon.

F#m C#sus2 Bm

"I won't give up on you," she said.

Ebsus2

Don't be so afraid (so afraid)

F#m C#sus2

I'll maintain as long as you believe in...me...

N/C (tap out the beat if you're not playing with drums)

(Greetings from the part of me that doesn't want to be a part of your complacency!)

(Chorus)

Verse 2:

This is the part of the song where I just don't give a fuck

Ebsus2

about what you want, what you heard, What you thought

F#m C#sus2 Bm

I won't give up that easily.

Ebsus2

Hold me in your tenderness...

F#m C#sus2

Overrated, so ungrateful is me.

(Greetings from the part of me that doesn't want to be a part of this fucking machine!)

(Chorus)

Bm F#m

If you believe.

A#m D# C#sus2

Don't be afraid.

Bm A#m

If you believe.

(Chorus)

Ebsus2 Bb

I'm sick and tired...

Ebsus2 Bb

I'm sick and tired...

Ebsus2 Bb

I'm sick and tired...

F#m Bbm Eb F# G Eb

I wish I was nothing special.

About Nothing Special Chords by illScarlett

Learn how to play Nothing Special by illScarlett with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Nothing Special chords”, “Nothing Special guitar chords”, or “illScarlett Nothing Special 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 Nothing Special chords and for experienced players who want accurate Nothing Special lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ebm, Bb, B, F#m, Bbm, Eb.

FAQ — Nothing Special by illScarlett

How do I play "Nothing Special" by illScarlett on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Nothing Special" by illScarlett 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 "Nothing Special" by illScarlett free?

Yes. The chords for "Nothing Special" by illScarlett are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Nothing Special" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Nothing Special" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Nothing Special"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Nothing Special" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Nothing Special" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Nothing Special" by illScarlett with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by illScarlett below.

What key is "Nothing Special" in?

The chords for "Nothing Special" show the original chord names (including Ebm, Bb, B, F#m, Bbm, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.