Simple Plan - I Don’t Wanna Be Sad Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
[D]No, I don’t wanna be [E]sad, I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
[verse 2]
It’s been [D]28 days since I’ve seen the [E]sunshine
‘Cause I [G]just can’t seem to [A]lift this cloud [D]away
I swear [D]all the tears I’ve cried could fill an [E]ocean
I’ve been [G]swimming in a [A]sea of [D]misery
[verse 3]
I can’t [D]find the strength to leave this bed, I’m [E]locked up in my cuckoo head
I [G]feel so low and, and I [D]can’t let go, I’ve got [D]all the symptoms all the signs
I [E]tell my friends I’ll be just fine, but [G]truth be told, it’s [D]getting old
[chorus]
[D]No, I don’t wanna be [E]sad, I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
And I [D]know, some days will be [E]bad, but I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
[verse 4]
I’ve tried [D]every pill the doctor will [E]prescribe me
And I’ve [G]put myself through [A]weeks of [D]therapy
I’ve tried [D]meditation yoga and [E]pilates
It’s like [G]happiness just [A]wasn’t meant for [D]me
[verse 5]
But I’m [D]through I’m done I’ve had enough, I’ll [E]ditch this funk I tell you what
Just [G]watch me now, ’cause I [D]won’t back down, I’ve got a [D]bad ass personality
So [E]I just need to set it free, it [G]starts today, I’m [D]on my way
[chorus]
[D]No, I don’t wanna be [E]sad, I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
And I [D]know, some days will be [E]bad, but I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
[verse 6]
[D]Woh woh woh woh, [E]no no no, I don’t wanna be [G]sad
Woh woh [A]woh woh, [D]no no no
I don’t wanna be [D]sad, woh woh woh woh, [E]no no no
I don’t wanna be [G]sad, sad [A]sad sad sad [D]sad
[chorus]
[D]No, I don’t wanna be [E]sad, I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
And I [D]know, some days will be [E]bad, but I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
[D]No, I don’t wanna be [E]sad, I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
And I [D]know, some days will be [E]bad, but I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
[Closing]
Woh, [D]no no no, I don’t wanna be, [E]no no no
I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more
Woh, [D]no no no, I don’t wanna be, [E]no no no
I don’t wanna be [G]sad sad [A]sad no [D]more [D] [D] [D]
How to play I Don't Wanna Be Sad on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Simple Plan - I Don't Wanna Be Sad on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
I Don't Wanna Be Sad uses these transitions most often: D → E (21), E → G (21), and A → D (17). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - E chord transition.
1. D → E chord transition
To move from D to E;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
2. E → G chord transition
To move from E to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
4. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
5. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
I Don't Wanna Be Sad chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Don't Wanna Be Sad.
- I Don't Wanna Be Sad includes 80 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- I Don't Wanna Be Sad contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how I Don't Wanna Be Sad connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → E: 3%
After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).- E → G: 4%