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I would be sad by The Avett Brothers
Standard tuning
No capo
Song begins with a tab on the E string that goes 8 6 4
Then chords are:
Chorus:
Fm C# G#
I would be sad because you left me all alone
I would be sad because the lies that you had told
I would be sad because I got left by a girl that I adore
I would be sad because the love I had before
Verse:
F# C# G# E#
I meant what I said when I said I would settle down with you, although I know it's not
something that you were asking me to do
Chords stay constant throughout the chorus and the verses in the song.
Great song, Have fun!
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Last Updated: February 10, 2026