Beginner Guitar Lessons

Nothing Compares 2 U Chords by Sinead O’Connor

Nick Mitchell

Jul 14, 2024 · 3 min read

Tuning

E A D G B E

Capo

No capo

Difficulty

Easy

Woke up today to saddened news that Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has passed away at the age of 56. Her family announced the news "with great sadness," stating that "her family and friends are devastated." The cause of death has not been made public. "Nothing Compares 2 U" is a song originally written by the iconic musician Prince in the mid-1980s. It was later famously covered by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, whose haunting rendition catapulted the song to global fame in 1990. The track appeared on her second studio album, "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got," and quickly became her signature song. Here is Nothing compares 2 U chords.

Lyric meaning :

The lyrics of "Nothing Compares 2 U" carry deep emotions of heartbreak, loss, and longing for a love that is no longer there. Sinéad O'Connor's powerful and raw vocal delivery added a level of vulnerability to the song that resonated with millions of listeners around the world. The track's simplicity, coupled with O'Connor's expressive performance, made it an unforgettable and timeless classic.

Sinéad O'Connor was known for her unique voice and outspoken personality. Throughout her career, she tackled controversial issues, challenged societal norms, and used her platform to advocate for causes close to her heart. Her musical contributions went beyond just entertainment, and she often used her art to make bold statements about social and political issues.

Nothing Compares 2 U chords:

F  (133211)
C  (x32010)
Dm (xx0231)
Eb (xxx343) or (x6888x)
Bb (x1333x) or (688766)
 
 
[Verse 1]
 
F                         C
It's been seven hours and fifteen days
Dm                             F  C
since you took your love away
F                        C
I go out every night and sleep all day
Dm                             F  C
since you took your love away
F                                 C
Since you been gone I can do what-ever I want
Dm                           F  C
I can see whomever I choose
F                              C
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
    Dm                                A
but nothing, I said nothing can take away these blues
     Eb         Bb
'cos nothing compares
Eb         Bb        C
nothing compares 2 U.
 
 
[Verse 2]
 
F                      C
It's been so lonely without U here
Dm                             F  C
like a bird without a song
F                            C
nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Dm                          Bb
tell me baby where did I go wrong?
F                               C
I could put my arms around every boy I see
Dm                             F  C
but they only remind me of U.
F                                     C
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me guess what he told me
Dm                                              A
he said: "girl U better try to have fun no matter what U do"
A
but he's a fool
     Eb         Bb
'cos nothing compares
Dm         C
nothing compares 2U.
 
F C Dm F C F C Dm F C
 
 
[Outro]
 
F
All the flowers that U planted mama
C
in the back yard
Dm                          F  C
all died when U went away
F                                  C
I know that living with U baby was sometimes hard
Dm                               A
but I'm willing 2 give U another try
  Eb         Bb
nothing compares
Dm         C
nothing compares 2U.
  Eb         Bb
nothing compares
Dm         C
nothing compares 2U.
  Eb         Bb
nothing compares
Dm         C
nothing compares 2U.
 
Eb Bb Dm C Eb Bb Dm C

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