Say Something by A Great Big World
Key: D · 144 BPM · 4/4
Say Something by A Great Big World is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation: Bm-G-D-A. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | D | Bm-G-D-A |
| Capo 2 | C | Am-F-C-G |
| Capo 5 | A | F#m-D-A-E |
| Capo 7 | G | Em-C-G-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:05 Bm
- 0:07 G
- 0:10 D
- 0:15 Bm
- 0:18 G
- 0:20 D
- 0:23 A
- 0:25 Bm
- 0:28 G
- 0:30 D
- 0:33 A
- 0:35 Bm
- 0:38 G
- 0:40 D
- 0:43 A
- 0:46 Bm
- 0:48 G
- 0:51 D
- 1:06 G
- 1:11 D
- 1:14 A
- 1:16 D
- 1:27 G
- 1:31 D
- 1:34 A
- 1:37 Bm7
- 1:39 G
- 1:42 D
- 1:47 Bm
- 1:49 G
- 1:52 D
- 1:55 A
- 1:57 Bm
- 2:00 G
- 2:02 D
- 2:05 A
- 2:07 Bm
- 2:10 G
- 2:12 D
- 2:15 A
- 2:18 D
- 2:28 G
- 2:32 D
- 2:36 A
- 2:38 Bm
- 2:40 G
- 2:43 D
- 2:46 A
- 2:48 Bm
- 2:51 G
- 2:53 D
- 2:56 A
- 2:58 Bm
- 3:01 G
- 3:03 D
- 3:09 Bm
- 3:11 G
- 3:14 D
- 3:16 A
- 3:19 Bm
- 3:22 G
- 3:25 D
- 3:28 A
- 3:30 Bm
- 3:33 G
- 3:38 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Say Something in?
Say Something is in D major.
What chords does Say Something use?
The core of Say Something cycles through Bm, G, D, A (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Say Something?
Say Something runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Say Something use?
Say Something follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for Say Something?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.