Noah Kahan - Catastrophize Ukulele Chords

ChordsE, B, F#, G#m, C#

Strumming↓-↓-↓-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to F,C,A# keys to play this song with easier chords.

Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele B chord diagram
Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram
Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram
Ukulele C# | D♭ chord diagram

[chorus]
Oh my [E]God, while you [B]sit and wait for [F#]time, [G#m]to change your [E]luck
[E]And open [B]up those [F#]blinds, [G#m]oh don’t you [E]know
[E]Don’t you [B]know that you’re the [F#]last thing on my [C#]mind
Oh [E]I [B][F#]catastrophize [G#m], oh [E]I [B][F#]catastrophize [G#m]

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ArtistNoah Kahan

AlbumHurt Somebody

GenresAlternative, Indie

Year2018

KeyE

How to play Catastrophize on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Noah Kahan - Catastrophize on ukulele requires 5 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓-↓-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Catastrophize uses these transitions most often: B → F# (21), E → B (21), and F# → G#m (16). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with E - B chord transition.

1. E → B chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.

Ukulele B chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.

To move from E to B;

Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
Place ring finger on G string fret 4.

2. B → F# chord transition

Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-2-1 Barre at fret 1.

To move from B to F#;

Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from C string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 3.

3. F# → G#m chord transition

Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-4-2

To move from F# to G#m;

Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
Place pinky on E string fret 4.

4. G#m → E chord transition

To move from G#m to E;

While playing G#m, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
Slide your middle finger from C string fret 3 to A string fret 2.

Catastrophize chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Catastrophize.

Catastrophize includes 82 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Catastrophize connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → B: 11%
After B, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
- B → F#: 7%

1. E → B chord transition

2. B → F# chord transition

3. F# → G#m chord transition

4. G#m → E chord transition

5. F# → C# chord transition

6. C# → E chord transition