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Way Less Sad


"Way Less Sad" is a song by American pop band AJR. It was released on February 17, 2021, as a single from their fourth studio album "OK Orchestra." The song is written and produced by the members of AJR - Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. As for trivia, "Way Less Sad" features samples from Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in its uplifting melody. The song is written in the key of A major and combines AJR's signature blend of pop, electronic, and alternative elements. The catchy and upbeat nature of the melody captures the theme of finding hope and resilience in difficult times.

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Way Less Sad - AJR

D F# F# D C# E
D a b D
a b D a b D

a b a D F# F# D C# E
D a b D
a b D a b D a b a

D E D
I should move
D a b D D E F# E D
Cause New York is getting muddy out
D E D
There’s LA
D a b D D E F# E D
But it’s always kinda sunny out
D D E F# A B A F# E D
And I don’t wanna hurt no more
D b D D D E b
So I set my bar real low

A A A G G F#

a F# F# E
I’m A - okay
a F# F# D
I’m A - okay
F# F# D D b b a b D
You say it but you just don’t mean it
a F# F# E
You’re so insane
a F# F# D
You’re so insane
F# F# D D b b a b D
Shut up and just enjoy this feeling

D D F# D
Don’t you love it
D D F# D
Don’t you love it
D D D B A F#
No I ain’t happy yet
D D B A F# E D
But I’m way less sad

D D F# D
Don’t you love it
D D F# D
Don’t you love it
D D D B A F#
No I ain’t happy yet
D D B A F# E D
But I’m way less sad

D F# F# D C# E
D a b D
a b D a b D

a b a D F# F# D C# E
D a b D
a b D a b D a b a