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A Year Ago

James Arthur

02:49

G#CFmC#D#Fm7C#maj7

How to play A Year Ago on guitar

A Year Ago by James Arthur uses 7 chords: G#, C, Fm, C#, D#, Fm7, C#maj7. It's intermediate level — a solid foundation in basic chord shapes will help before learning it.

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration02:49
Chords7
G#(gentle music) I miss you ♪ Your name'sCstill on my coffee cup,FmI miss you ♪ ♪ The way you chose the films we watched, IC#miss you, babe ♪ If only I had told you that beforeG#♪ ♪D#Maybe I would neverG#miss you ♪ ♪ Singing by the kitchen sink,Fm7I miss you ♪ ♪ Not knowing IFm7was listening,C#miss you, babe ♪ ♪ You embody everything that I amD#not ♪ ♪ And now I'm just somebody youG#forgot ♪ I wish it was a year agoFm7♪ ♪ I wish that I could hold you close ♪ NowC#maj7I'm driving past yourC#house,C#maj7I know ♪ TheD#♪ lights are on, you're notG#alone ♪ I wonder if you're making eyesFm7♪ ♪ I wonder if he loves you likeC#the way you said ♪ That only ID#could do ♪ ♪ I wish that I could tell you thatG#I miss you ♪
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What chords are in A Year Ago by James Arthur?

A Year Ago by James Arthur uses 7 chords: G#, C, Fm, C#, D#, Fm7, C#maj7. The song features 7 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play A Year Ago by James Arthur?

A capo on fret 1 is the most popular way to play A Year Ago. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 1, you'd play G, B, Em, C, D, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is A Year Ago hard to play on guitar?

A Year Ago is intermediate level on guitar. It uses 7 chords, so a comfortable foundation in basic chord shapes will help before tackling it. With regular practice, most developing players can work through the full arrangement.

Can a beginner play A Year Ago on guitar?

A Year Ago is achievable for motivated beginners who already know a few basic chords. The 7-chord arrangement will take practice to get smooth, but it's definitely learnable with dedication.

How long is A Year Ago by James Arthur?

A Year Ago by James Arthur is 02:49 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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