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Certain Things Chords

Here are the chords for “Certain Things” by James Arthur — in the key of A (A, F#m, E and D). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AF#mED

Chords for Certain Things

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
A
3
90
ASomething about you
AIt's like an addiction
 Hit me with yourF#mbest shot honeyE 
 I've got noAreason to doubt you
A'Cause certain things hurt
 And you're my onlyF#mvirtue
 And I'm virtuallyEyours
 And uDkeep coming back coming back again
F#mKeep running round,
 running round, running round myEhead
 And theres certain things that IAadore
 And theres certain things that IF#mignore
 But I'm certain that I'mEyours
 Certain that I'mEyours
 Certain that I'mDyours
 There'sAsomething about you
AIt's when you get angry
 You have me at yourF#mmercyE 
 And you're like aAshoulder to turn to
A'Cause certain things mend us
 when we're hangingF#mon for dear life
EWe held on so tight
 And youDkeep coming back, coming back again
F#mKeep running round, running
 round, running round myEhead
 And there's certain things that IAadore
 And there's certain things that IF#mignore
 But I'm certain that I'mEyours
 Certain that I'mEyours
 Certain that I'mDyours
 There's certain things that IAadore
 There's certain things that IF#mignore
 But I'm certain that I'mEyours
 Certain that I'mEyours (I adore you)
 Certain that I'mDyours (I adore you)
 IAadore you, I adore you
 I adore you, IF#madore you
 Certain that I'mDyours
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About Certain Things

“Certain Things” by James Arthur is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — A, F#m, E and D — with the progression centred on A, F#m and E. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Certain Things — FAQ

What key is “Certain Things” in?

“Certain Things” by James Arthur is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Certain Things”?

“Certain Things” uses 4 chords: A, F#m, E and D.

Is “Certain Things” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Certain Things” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Certain Things”?

“Certain Things” is performed by James Arthur.