Ed Sheeran - So Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
[Opening]
Filled up [G]with doubt, I have [Em]to move home
But I [D]wanna stay with you [C]for all of the [G]summer
I have [G]my plan, that you won’t [Em]remember
If you want [D]to see the world [C]then please ask your [G]mother
[chorus]
[Em]I cannot [D]hold your hand [G]to watch you [C]go
[D]As you might know [G]
[chorus]
[Em]I need you [D]now, [G]I need your touch and your lips
[Em]I need that [D]smile and your kiss [G]
[chorus]
[G]You’re so cool, [Em]you’re so beautiful
You’re [D]so [C]you’re [G]so, [G]you’re so cool
[Em]You’re so beautiful, you’re [D]so [C]you’re [G]so
[verse 2]
[G]
I see [G]your grace, from my [Em]window
When it [D]is late at [C]night
It’ll show me your [G]shadow
I’m in [G]my place, hope you [Em]remember
When summer is [D]gone I’ll still sing a [C]song
With you in [G]September
[chorus]
[Em]I cannot [D]hold your hand [G]to watch you [C]go
[D]As you might know [G]
[chorus]
[Em]I need you [D]now, [G]I need your touch and your lips
[Em]I need that [D]smile and your kiss [G]
[chorus]
[G]You’re so cool, [Em]you’re so beautiful
You’re [D]so [C]you’re [G]so, [G]you’re so cool
[Em]You’re so beautiful, you’re [D]so [C]you’re [G]so
[Closing]
[G]These words I say mean [Em]you’re so amazing
[D]I’ve noticed [C]lately I [G]need you maybe
[G]These words I say mean [Em]you’re so amazing
[D]I’ve noticed [C]lately I [G]need you maybe
[chorus]
[G]You’re so cool, [Em]you’re so beautiful
You’re [D]so [C]you’re [G]so…
How to play So on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Ed Sheeran - So 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.
So uses these transitions most often: Em → D (17), G → Em (17), and C → G (11). 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 G - Em chord transition.
1. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
2. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
3. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
So chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in So.
- So includes 68 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- So contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how So connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → Em: 9%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → C: 14%