Sorry Dont Work No More chords
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[Verse 1]
G
I try, I try, I try
C
Try to apologize
D C
But I can't seem to find the word
G
I called you up in August
C
Hoping I could be honest
D Am
But you never let me speak
[Chorus]
Em D G
And it hurts me
D Bm
To know you trusted me
Em D G
Yeah, it hurts me
C
That I let time run out the door
G Am
And all my sorrys don't work no more
[Solo]
Em* D* | G | G Em D | G | G C |
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
[Verse 2]
G
I lie, I lie awake
G
I, I lied straight to your face
G C
In hopes of sparing you the pain
G
My head, my heart are prisoners
G
Chained to all they remember
D Am
You still look at me the same
D C
But I can't bring my guilty lips to say
[Chorus]
Em D G
That it hurts me
D Bm
To know you trusted me
Em D G
Yeah, it hurts me
C
That I let time run out the door
G Am G
And all my sorrys don't work no more
[Bridge]
Em D G
You don't owe me anything
Am G D
I take all the blame
Em D G
I know it's hard believing
Am G D
Any word I say
Em D
Now if I say out loud "I let you down"
G C
Time and time again
Em D G C
My apologies on bended knee will never make amends
Am
And now we can't even be friends
[Chorus]
Em G
And it hurts, hurts me
D Bm
To know you trusted me
Em D G
Yeah, it hurts me
C
That I let time run out the door
G Am G
And all my sorrys don't work no more
[Outro]
Am G
My sorrys don't work no more
C G
My sorrys don't work no more
How to play "Sorry Don't Work No More" by Spencer Brittney on guitar
- **Chords Used:**
G, C, D, Am, Em, Bm
- **Chord Shapes:**
G: 320003
C: x32010
D: xx0232
Am: x02210
Em: 022000
Bm: x24432
- **Verse 1 Strumming Pattern:**
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- G (2 bars), C (1 bar), D (1 bar), C (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, reflective rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between G and C.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for Em, D, G, Bm, and C.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- Em (1 bar), D (1 bar), G (2 bars), D (1 bar), Bm (1 bar).
- Em (1 bar), D (1 bar), G (2 bars), C (2 bars).
- G (1 bar), Am (1 bar), G (2 bars).
- **Solo Section:**
- Follow with Em, D, G, G, Em, D, G, G, C.
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Verse 2 and Chorus:**
- Follow the same patterns as Verse 1 and Chorus 1.
- Maintain the emotional consistency of the song.
- **Bridge Section:**
- Strum Em, D, G, Am, G, D with a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- Use softer dynamics to reflect the introspective nature.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with Am and G to create a reflective finish.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"Sorry Don't Work No More" by Spencer Brittney is a poignant song about
the realization that apologies can't always mend broken trust. The
lyrics reflect the pain of acknowledging one's mistakes and the
difficulty of moving forward. Spencer Brittney's emotive delivery
and relatable themes resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the
complexity of regret and the desire for forgiveness.