Nick Jonas - Chainsaw Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
[Opening]
I’ll take a [A]chainsaw to the sofa
[A]Where I [G]held your body close for [G]so [D]long, [D]so [D]long
[section 2]
[Bm]Walk in the [D]house, lights are off, [Em]in the closet by the door, there’s your coat [D]
I [A]wasn’t thinking of you [D]before, too [Bm]many rooms in this [D]house, so I keep going out [Em]
What the hell is that about? [D] [A]We gotta find a way to be okay [D]
[chorus]
And maybe I’ll just take a [A]chainsaw to the sofa
[A]Where I [G]held your body close for [G]so [D]long, so [D]long
I’m gonna [A]break the fucking China
[A]Cause it’s [G]just one more reminder [G]you’re [D]gone, you’re [D]gone
[section 3]
[Bm]When I get [D]home, TV on, [Em]drink in my glass, better make it strong [D]
Some nights [A]wanna fill this space, [D]a tight dress and a pretty face
[Bm]Keep finding things [D]that you left on [Em]purpose
Did you plan that your timing’s perfect? [D]Gotta find a [A]way to be [D]okay
[chorus]
Maybe I’ll just take a [A]chainsaw to the sofa
[A]Where I [G]held your body close for [G]so [D]long, so [D]long
I’m gonna [A]break the fucking china
[A]Cause it’s [G]just one more reminder [G]you’re [D]gone, you’re [D]gone
[chorus]
We were building [A]brick by brick, [A]now it’s [G]just a [G]quicksand [D]home, [D]yeah
So I’ll take a [A]chainsaw to the sofa, [A]where I [G]held your body close for [G]so [D]long, so [D]long
[section 4]
[Bm]I could put a sign in the lawn, [D]but it’d mean that I would wanna [G]let you go
And I don’t wanna [G]let you go, [Bm]I could put a sign in the lawn
[D]But it’d mean that I would wanna [G]let you go, and I don’t wanna [G]let you go
[Closing]
I’ll take a [A]chainsaw to the sofa
[A]Where I [G]held your body close for [G]so [D]long, so [D]long
I’ll burn [A]everything that binds us
[A]Take a [G]lighter to the mattress [G]and [D]run [D]
[chorus]
We were building [A]brick by brick, [A]now it’s [G]just a [G]quicksand [D]home, [D]yeah
So I’ll take a [A]chainsaw to the sofa, [A]where I [G]held your body close for [G]so [D]long,
So [D]long, yeah, so long
How to play Chainsaw on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Nick Jonas - Chainsaw 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.
Chainsaw uses these transitions most often: D → A (13), A → G (11), and G → D (11). 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 A - G chord transition.
1. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
2. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
3. D → Bm chord transition
To move from D to Bm;
- While playing D, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 4.
4. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 4.
5. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
6. G → Bm chord transition
To move from G to Bm;
- While playing G, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
Chainsaw chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Chainsaw.
- Chainsaw includes 62 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Chainsaw contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Chainsaw connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).- A → D: 29%
- A → G: 13%