The xx - Sunset: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Sunset" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

F#m A       E             F#m         A      D
I saw you again, it felt like we had never met
It's like the sun set in your eyes I never want it to rise
And what have you done with the one I love?
When I look into your eyes, I see no surprise

Chorus:
                     Bm
I always thought it was sad
                       A
The way we act like strangers
               F#m
After all that we had
                    D
We act like we had never met

We make believe
I've never seen your face, you neither me
Don't catch my eye
Don't register a smile
You were more than just a friend, oh, but the feeling
It never came to an ending, I can't bear you seeing

Chorus:
I always thought it was a shame
That we have to play these games
It felt like you really knew me
Now it feels like you see through me

                Bm
When I see you again
                    A
I'll know not to expect
              F#m
Stay one step away
                  D
We won't have to wait
                Bm
When I see you again
                       A
And I'm greeted as a friend
            F#m
It is understood
                    D
That we did all we could

Chorus:
I always thought it was sad
The way we act like strangers
After all that we had
We act like we had never met
I always thought it was a shame
That we have to play these games
It felt like you really knew me
Now it feels like you see through me


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

F#m

Guitar chord F#m

Bm

Guitar chord Bm

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.

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