Say It to Me Now by Glen Hansard
Key: E · 152 BPM · 3/4
Say It to Me Now by Glen Hansard is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — E-C#m — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in E major: E-C#m. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-C#m |
| Capo 2 | D | D-Bm |
| Capo 4 | C | C-Am |
| Capo 7 | A | A-F#m |
Chord chart
- 0:00 E
- 0:06 C#m7
- 0:12 E
- 0:19 C#m7
- 0:24 E
- 0:32 C#m7
- 0:36 E
- 0:45 C#m7
- 0:52 F#m7
- 0:55 G#m
- 0:58 Am
- 1:01 E
- 1:05 F#m
- 1:08 B
- 1:10 E
- 1:17 C#m
- 1:20 A
- 1:23 E
- 1:30 C#m
- 1:33 A
- 1:36 E
- 1:42 C#m
- 1:45 A
- 1:48 E
- 1:52 B
- 1:55 A
- 1:58 B
- 2:01 A
- 2:04 B
- 2:07 A
- 2:11 B
- 2:12 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Say It to Me Now in?
Say It to Me Now is in E major.
What chords does Say It to Me Now use?
The core of Say It to Me Now cycles through E, C#m (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Say It to Me Now?
Say It to Me Now runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Say It to Me Now use?
Say It to Me Now doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-C#m.
What capo should I use for Say It to Me Now?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.