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Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 8Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Save You
e|-------2-------0-------0-------3-------3-------2-------3-------3|
B|-------3-------3-------2-------3-------3-------3-------3-------3|
G|-------4-------2-------2-------2-------0-------3-------0-------2|
D|-------4-------2-------2-------0-------0-------0-------2-------0|
A|-------2-------0-------0-------0-------2-------0-------2-------0|
E|-------2-------0-------0-------2-------3-------0-------0-------0|
              Bm       Asus       A  Dsus/    F         G         D       Em  Dsus  
Starts out simple, picks up some more notes after first chorus to keep it interesting!!
Capo 2
Intro:  [ D   A   Bm  A] x2
 [Verse 1]
 DI can tell, I can tAell how much you hate this,
 Bmand deep down inAside you know it's killing me.
 DI can call, wish you wAell, and try to change this,
 Bmbut nothing I can Asay will change anything.
 DWhere weAre my senses? BmI leAft them all behind,
 Dwhy did AI turn awaBmy, awAay?
 [Chorus]
 I wish I could Dsave yAou, I wish I could Bmsay to yAou
 I'm not going DnowhereA, I wish I could Bmsay to yAou...
              Dsus/  F                Asus     Bm  A  
 It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright...
 [Verse 2]
Dsus/               F  Asus  
 Didn't mean, didn't mean to leave you stranded, 
 Bmwent away cuz I dAidn't want to face the truth.
Dsus/                   F  Asus  
 Reaching out, reach for me, empty handed,
 Bmyou don't know if I cAare, you're trying to find the proof.
Dsus/       F              Asus        Bm  A  
 There were times I wondered, "could I have eased your pain?"
Dsus/   F       Asus     Bm  A  
 Why did I turn away, away...
 [Chorus]
              Dsus/ F                  Asus        Bm          A  
 I wish I could save you, I wish I could say to you
              Dsus/ F                Asus        Bm  A  
 I'm not going nowhere, I wish I could say to you...
             Dsus/ F                Asus   Bm    A  
 It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright
 Dsus/  F                                      Asus     Bm  A  
 (save you)it's gonna be alright,(I wish I could save you)
 [Bridge]
  G  Dsus/  F    Em  Dsus/F  
                          G  Dsus/                      F  Em  
 We can pretend nothing's changed, pretend it's all the same,
                      Dsus/  F  Dsus  
 and there will be no pain, tonight...
                    Dsus/  F  
 It's gonna be alright... 
             Asus    Bm                        A  Dsus/   F  Asus  
 It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright (save you),
 it's gonna be alright (I wish I could Bmsave yAou).
             Dsus/ F                 Asus         Bm  A  
 I'm not going nowhere, I wish I could say to you... 
              Dsus/ F                Asus     Bm  A  
 It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright,
                    Dsus/   F                 Asus  
 it's gonna be alright (save you), it's gonne be alright 
(I wish I could Bmsave Ayou) it's gonna be alriAght...

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

"Save You" is a rock ballad about the profound desire to rescue someone from their own self-destructive patterns. The song, from Kelly Clarkson's 2009 album All I Ever Wanted, features an experimental piano bridge inspired by Mozart's works, adding a unique texture to its emotional core. It plays like a heartfelt plea, channeling the frustration and love felt when watching someone you care about struggle.

AI-written from these sources:Save You (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia ↗Kelly Clarkson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Save You

by Kelly Clarkson

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus

Dsus

Save You

e|-------2-------0-------0-------3-------3-------2-------3-------3|

B|-------3-------3-------2-------3-------3-------3-------3-------3|

G|-------4-------2-------2-------2-------0-------3-------0-------2|

D|-------4-------2-------2-------0-------0-------0-------2-------0|

A|-------2-------0-------0-------0-------2-------0-------2-------0|

E|-------2-------0-------0-------2-------3-------0-------0-------0|

Bm Asus A Dsus F G D Em Dsus

Starts out simple, picks up some more notes after first chorus to keep it interesting!!

Capo 2

D A Bm A

Intro: [ ] x2

[Verse 1]

D A

I can tell, I can tell how much you hate this,

Bm A

and deep down inside you know it's killing me.

D A

I can call, wish you well, and try to change this,

Bm A

but nothing I can say will change anything.

D A Bm A

Where were my senses? I left them all behind,

D A Bm A

why did I turn away, away?

[Chorus]

D A Bm A

I wish I could save you, I wish I could say to you

D A Bm A

I'm not going nowhere, I wish I could say to you...

Dsus F Asus Bm A

It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright...

[Verse 2]

Dsus F Asus

Didn't mean, didn't mean to leave you stranded,

Bm A

went away cuz I didn't want to face the truth.

Dsus F Asus

Reaching out, reach for me, empty handed,

Bm A

you don't know if I care, you're trying to find the proof.

Dsus F Asus Bm A

There were times I wondered, "could I have eased your pain?"

Dsus F Asus Bm A

Why did I turn away, away...

[Chorus]

Dsus F Asus Bm A

I wish I could save you, I wish I could say to you

Dsus F Asus Bm A

I'm not going nowhere, I wish I could say to you...

Dsus F Asus Bm A

It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright

Dsus F Asus Bm A

(save you)it's gonna be alright,(I wish I could save you)

[Bridge]

G Dsus F Em Dsus F

/ /

G Dsus F Em

We can pretend nothing's changed, pretend it's all the same,

Dsus F Dsus

and there will be no pain, tonight...

Dsus F

It's gonna be alright...

Asus Bm A Dsus F Asus

It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright (save you),

Bm A

it's gonna be alright (I wish I could save you).

Dsus F Asus Bm A

I'm not going nowhere, I wish I could say to you...

Dsus F Asus Bm A

It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright,

Dsus F Asus

it's gonna be alright (save you), it's gonne be alright

Bm A A

(I wish I could save you) it's gonna be alright...

About Save You Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play Save You by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Save You chords”, “Save You guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson Save You 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 Save You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Save You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Bm.

FAQ — Save You by Kelly Clarkson

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Can I transpose "Save You" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Save You"?

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

Is "Save You" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Save You" by Kelly Clarkson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kelly Clarkson below.

What key is "Save You" in?

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