ABBA - S.O.S: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "S.O.S" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn S.O.S Guitar Chords and Lyrics by ABBA

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "S.O.S" smoothly on your guitar.

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Dm                     A7
Where are those happy days,
                      Dm
They seem so hard to find?
Dm                  A7
I try to reach for you,
                          Dm
But you have closed your mind.
F                  C
Whatever happened to our love?
Gm              Dm
I wish I understood.
Dm                A7
It used to be so nice,
                  Dm
It used to be so good.

Chorus:
F               C       Gm
So when you're near me darling,
           A#
Can't you hear me,
F     A#/F F A#/F
S.O.S.
F             C        Gm
The love you gave me, nothing
          A#
Less can save me,
F     A#/F F
S.O.S.
             A#
When you're gone,
        C#       D#
How can I even try
       F
To go on?
             A#
When you're gone,
           C#        D#
Though I try how can I
      F
Carry on?

Dm                A7
You seem so far away,
                         Dm
Though you are standing near.
Dm                 A7
You make me feel alive,
                       Dm
But something died, I fear.
F                  C
I really tried to make it up,
Gm              Dm
I wish I understood.
Dm                    A7
What happened to our love,
                  Dm
It used to be so good.

Chorus - x2

             A#
When you're gone,
        C#       D#
How can I even try
       F
To go on?
             A#
When you're gone,
           C#        D#
Though I try how can I
      F   Dm!
Carry on?


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Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

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If you are also interested in learning how to play "S.O.S" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "S.O.S" by ABBA.

ABBA - S.O.S: Guitar Chords

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