Elliott Smith - You make it seem like nothing 

Did this man ever write a bad song? This one really touches the heart. So beautiful, and so sincere. And ended with his usual humble "thanks." No, thank YOU, Elliott.

For anyone trying to learn this song in the way Elliott played it, his guitar has a capo on the first fret and then both E's are then tuned down a whole step. The chords are C, G, F, C; D-, A-, F but you'll need to alter the top and bottom strings to get the right voicings. For the fingerpicking pattern, I made a video that may help you get the gist of it, if anyone cares: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dJjf2E-pcWQ.html

I feel like Elliott writes the lyrics to my life, only so much better than I ever could. I can't be the only one.

He feels like such an intimate stranger to us all.

Elliott Smith has been my favorite artist for over a decade and yet I still find songs that I never knew existed.

Lyrics: I'm not used to coming through More accustomed to a falling out Trying hard, now as I can for you Not to trip up on some stupid doubt You got your hopes set way up high Way on up there where the air is thin Limit's supposed to be the sky Trying not to let you down again It's starting to come to me I didn't know about, hadn't figured it out But it's starting to come to me, now A little bit too late I can't see anything you've done Any reason for the trouble you got You haven't hurt anyone Compared to most, that's saying quite a lot I can't help you when you're sad That's a constant source of pain to me Cause I want to really bad Even though you make it seem like nothing It's starting to come to me I didn't know about, hadn't figured it out But it's starting to come to me, now A little bit too late

I miss him. My first encounter was a bar in kansas a friend forced me to go to, him and grandaddy. I never have felt that kind of intimacy with a performer. he put it all out there.

Elliott you help so many people when they're sad

I love the way Elliott said "Thanks".

One day Elliott's name will be mentioned alongside those other rare breeds. Such talent doesn't come around much & sadly is often gone much too soon.

"I can't help you when you're sad, that's a constant source of pain to me because I want to really bad, even though you make it seem like nothing"

im sick of the talk of how depressing and sad it all is. this song fills me with elated, euphoric joy. i think we can agree the music transcends a certain definition. it may comfort while sad, but comfort is a good thing. but you dont have to tell yourself that you must be sad to listen to this... its soothing and can inspire hope because we all can relate to the broodings and sadness spoken of, but in a light of joy its possible to see these things...

I'm not used to coming through I'm more accustomed to falling out I'm trying hard now as I can for you Not to [trip] up on some stupid doubt You've got your hopes set way up high Way on up there where the air is thin The limit's supposed to be the sky I'm trying not to let you down again It's starting to come to me I didn't know about [it], hadn't figured it out But it's starting to come to me now A little bit too late I can't see anything you've done Any reason for the trouble you've got You haven't hurt anyone Compared to most, I'd say that's [saying] quite a lot I can't help you when you're sad That's a constant source of pain to me Because I want to really bad Even though you make it seem like nothing It's starting to come to me I didn't know about [it], hadn't figured it out But it's starting to come to me now A little bit too late

this man wrote every song with all his heart

I don't know what my life would be like without his music beautiful song

one of the most beautiful songs ever, in my opinion

The line “a little bit too late” sung in that way he does, almost running out of breath, has always cut into me deeply. Great song ❤️

His song "Somebody That I Used to Know" came on while I was searching for a different song while I was thinking deeply on my past and the things that happened, and that one time I didn't specify the creator of the title was how I found Elliot Smith's music. Now I've been binging each song I come across, and I wish I could've said thanks to this man. It's been helpful to listen. Thanks, Elliot. Hopefully, I'll see you on the other side.

Elliott smith is my favorite songwriter of all time. That's all 😊

oh how I miss you, a man I never knew. Happy birthday, Elliott. Thank you for everything.

I feel like if someone sang this to me I'd actually feel better, like for a moment my depression wouldn't hold me back from what I want....and I know how it feels to be helpless with the ones you love. For some reason I live for others, it leaves me empty... for now Elliott fills that void...

Thanks for posting this song. Elliott was one of the most musically talented humans to ever grace this planet. Every song he wrote, played, and sang contained 100% of his heart and soul.

A smattering of applause... Elliott humbly says thanks. Somehow, that speaks volumes to me about him.

Happy 51st Elliott, we still love you

the way he just thanks the audience and starts tuning up for the next song.... he makes it seem like nothing..

Whenever life is too much...I turn to sweet Elliott. Wherever you are I want you to know that you've effected so many lives. Your pain was not for nothing man. I'll see you when I get there.

His music has been part of my life for 20+years. 2024 and his soul revealing brilliant art still tears me up. His beauty will haunt me until my death.

Seriously am constantly amazed by the abilities Elliott possessed! His spirit lives on through his music, and he has definitely inspired my playing as well! This was actually the first song I've ever been able to sing and play at the same time...Lol after 18 years of guitar playing, I'm so happy to have one of Elliott's songs for that first!!!

this is so beautiful it's making me cry

His music is all that got me through my teenage years. Live another day so I could listen to his music.

Elliott's music is so beautifully unique. I will always love it.

This is like a top 5 song by him for me and it's not even on an album. What a shame. I would kill to hear a finished version of this.

The picking mistake at the end makes it that much more perfect.

Wherever you are my dear friend I love you Elliot and I want you to know that we all love you more than just about anyone else in this world. You were able to touch all of our hearts wherever we are and your beautiful face never leaves our memories of you. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone in my love for Life and my desire to do better and the things I see the connection I feel with everything and everyone around me thank you for reminding me how important that all is.

Thank you to whoever recorded this. If they hadn't, we could have lost what is certainly one the sweetest, saddest and most beautiful songs Elliott wrote. I feel very lucky to have this : )

God it hurts my soul that this song was never released. It’s so beautiful.

When i think about the idea of Elliot writing this song to himself, I get a little choked up

Just when i thought i heard it all. At this point i'm not sure of his passing. The guy is a Genius in it's pureness

Hearing an Elliott Smith song that I have never heard before is really sweet and really depressing, this song is beautiful, so beautiful. I have been listening to it all day, over and over. Thanks!

It's rare to find an artist or a song that hits the same way it did the first time you heard it. His music, lyrics and voice are so calming, peaceful, sad and happy all at the same time. I will never forget the first time I heard his music, and the memories attached to it. It helped me out a lot when I was in a dark place, and still does to this day.

I'm not used to coming through more accustomed to a falling out I'm trying hard now as I cared for you not to trip up on some stupid doubt You got your hopes set way up high way on up there way the air is thin the limit's suppose to be the sky I'm trying not to let you down again It's starting to come to me i didn't know about, I hadn't figured it out but its starting to come to me now a little bit too late.... I can't see anything you done, any reason for the trouble you got you haven't hurt anyone compared to most that's sayin' quite a lot I can't help you when you're sad, that's a constant source of pain to me because I want to really bad even though you make it seem like nothing its starting to come to me I didn't know about I hadn't figure it out but its starting to come to me now a little bit too late

it's so incredible to have something like this, so potent and real from somewhere beyond the grave, and yet he seems so close. (never even heard of him till 5 yrs after he was gone)

if my soul is bread and depression is peanut butter, this is my jam

because we love you elliott

This is the early Elliott that I love! raw, pure and beautiful. This man is brilliant and his music is timeless.

You have saved my life, Elliott.

That moment when you find an Elliott song you had only heard of cause people would yell for him to play it live. Thanks for the post. Never heard this one. He sure could silence a crowd back then huh. Beautiful.❤ (just played this on repeat like 12 times)

This mans music saves lives. He’s truly a legend

amazing how Elliott Smith never wrote a bad song. I guess that is a difference between musicians trying to put filler songs to complete a record and a musician that is writing from their heart.

The irony of the way he says 'thanks' at the end. He makes it seem like nothing :P

Honestly, the more I hear of this man, the more I like him.

@StelliosHolmes I remember reading something about when Elliott released Roman Candle his girlfriend at the time was plugging the album to all of her friends who said it was awful boring repetitive and then she gave it to them again after they had broken up with someone and they were saying how he was the next dylan and how poetic it was and they'd never heard anything like it people are a funny breed they don't know what's good for them until they need it......

The most amazing woman showed me this artists. I like his music a-lot. I have so much pain for hurting her heart because of my hidden mental health and bad habits i broke our trust. She’s gone and im back to my sad lonely self but this time i finally realize i have to change if i ever want to be happy. Im opening up to family, seeing a therapists and cutting all the bad habits out. I hope one day she will see the change so i can be the romantic loving honest guy i always saw myself but i lost my way through all the trauma and rejection my whole life before her. I love you Haylee. Hope you’re safe and healing.

You'll be in my heart forever. I hope you finally found peace.. xo

i don’t understand how seventy people could dislike this

It's truly a privilege to listen to Elliott Smith, you deserved so much more buddy R.I.P.

I forgot how this song wrecks me. lol...guess i'm crying some today.

I really don't comment on a lot of videos but this song is so very important to me. I just wanted to let that be known.

Crippling depression brought me here.

Best friend of 10 years doesn't want to be with me anymore. We have a 1 year old together. It hurts

I can't believe he's gone D': I would've liked to go see him perform. Unfortunately he passed away when I was only 6.

Figured this song out the other night. Brings me so much peace.

Thank you for posting this! I did a crappy cover of it, this is the version I fell in love with. Thank you for keeping the memory alive! XO

Man this song is so good

I love him sm

my heart feels like its closing in on itself

Such a talent, love his music.

thank you so much for this

We miss you :/

thanks for posting this! a rare gem.

the most beautiful melodies an lyrics I’ve ever heard. so moving

I listen to his music when I want to feel something,

i cant believe its already been 4 years since i found his music

Love. Will always be my favorite musical artist/songwriter.

what a great song! thank you for adding it.

I've listened to this song so many times and I hadn't realized it but I was interpreting the song differently than I should have I always felt like my ex treated our breakup like it was nothing and I realize now that she never hated me and she wasn't lying when she said she missed me. We broke up because she felt bad that I was alone so much and we didn't get to spend enough time together. I told her I was alone a lot of the time anyway. I was the one that made it seem like nothing.

I'm not used to coming through More accustomed to a falling out I'm trying hard now as I can for you Not to fuck up on some stupid doubt You've got your hopes set way up high Way on up there where the air is thin The limit's supposed to be the sky I'm trying not to let you down again It's starting to come to me I didn't know about hadn't figured it out But it's starting to come to me now A little bit too late I can't see anything you've done Any reason for the trouble you've got You haven't hurt anyone - Compared to most that's saying quite a lot I can't help you when you're sad That's a constant source of pain to me Because I want to really bad Even though you make it seem like nothing It's starting to come to me I didn't know about i hadn't figured it out But it's starting to come to me now A little bit too late

I love discovering these rare songs left behind by Elliott. After listening to most all of his discography a hundred times over, hearing these special live songs feels so fresh and new, almost as if he's still writing somewhere out there. I love playing your songs on guitar Elliott, they feel so true and honest.

His songs are like drugs for me...I know it makes me more depressed but there's a part of me that don't want to let it go... edit: 5 years later I'm still here

I have just heard this song for the very first time.It's so fucking beautiful and so sad that it's really hard to stand. It confirms that he was the greatest songwriter of the last decades. I really wonder why there are no efforts to release his many amazing yet unpublished songs. A new generation is there now, and they should get more opportunities to get in touch with Elliott Smith.

Been listening to Elliott for over a decade and just found this song a few weeks ago. I love you, Elliott, for the beauty you've left behind for us. But I'm sorry you had to go at all.

easy to relate to this one.

I love him....definitely attracted to him. beautiful musician

thanks for this!

I've listened to this song many times over the past few years, but this one time, it is hitting far harder than it ever has... especially that second verse... I couldn't help her when she was sad, and that will be a constant source of pain to me, probably for many years to come, maybe for the rest of my life... the last time I talked with her, all the light had left her dark green vibrant eyes, I'd never seen her like this before, and she said she couldn't bear the pain of being without me even for just a moment (it was a distance relationship)... she cut off all contact with me, I just hope she is ok, I hope she hasn't come to any harm

loved the strumming pattern. just beautiful

one of the best to do it, if i recall there was an interview where he downtalked his lyricism. our own hardest critic i suppose! *hardest

I really like that the music doesn't drown out the lyrics. He makes it all about the lyrics, not like most artists now that just seem to drown their words like oreos in milk or keep repeating the same thing over and over to horny beats. lol

It’s always when your feeling a certain way you have to come back to these songs

Love this song. 🎶

Every time I listen to him I think of the saying, l miss the comfort of being sad. I think it was a Nirvana lyric from one of there songs.

I cant help you when you're sad, and that's a constant source of pain to me...

Thank You Elliott, absolutely beautiful ...and tragic :-/

i am .... ive never felt so comforted by a song before

I love this man !

Favorite Elliott song

We miss you Elliot. You were always such a special soul. Thank you for everything you've made for us. I hope you're at peace and that your pain is no more.

That was awesome my friends!

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

One of his best.