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Nirvana - Dumb Ukulele Chords

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ChordsD, G, F, A#, A7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
  • Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
  • Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
  • Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Ukulele A7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-1-0-0Ukulele A7 chord diagram

[Opening]
[D]I’m [G]not like [F]them, [A#]but I can [D]pretend
[G]The sun is [F]gone, but [A#]I have a [D]light
[G]The day is [F]done, but [A#]I’m having [D]fun
[G]I think I’m [F]dumb, [A#]or maybe just [D]happy

[chorus]
[F]Think I’m just [D]happy, [F]think I’m just [D]happy
[F]Think I’m just [D]happy…

[section 2]
[D][G]My heart is [F]broke, but [A#]I have some [D]glue
[G]Help me [F]inhale, [A#]and mend it with [D]you
[G]We’ll float [F]around, [A#]and hang out on [D]clouds
[G]Then we’ll [F]come down, [A#]and have a [D]hangover

[section 3]
[F]Have A [D]hangover, [F]have A [D]hangover
[F]Have A [D]hangover…

[section 4]
[A7]Skin the [A#]sun, fall asleep
[A7]Wish away, [A#]the soul is cheap
[A7]Lesson learned, [A#]wish me luck
[A7]Soothe the burn, [A#]wake me up

[section 5]
[D]I’m [G]not like [F]them, [A#]but I can [D]pretend
[G]The sun is [F]gone, but [A#]I have a [D]light
[G]The day is [F]done, but [A#]I’m having [D]fun
[G]I think I’m [F]dumb, [A#]or maybe just [D]happy

[chorus]
[F]Think I’m just [D]happy, [F]think I’m just [D]happy
[F]Think I’m just [D]happy…

[Closing]
[F][D]
[G]I think I’m [F]dumb
[A#]I think I’m [D]dumb, [A#]I think I’m [D]dumb
[A#]I think I’m [D]dumb, [A#]I think I’m [D]dumb
[A#]I think I’m [D]dumb, [A#]I think I’m [D]dumb

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ArtistNirvana
AlbumIn Utero
GenresAlternative, Indie, Rock
Year1993
KeyD

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

Nirvana - Dumb on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 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.

Dumb uses these transitions most often: A# → D (19), D → G (13), and F → A# (13). 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 D - G chord transition.

1. D → G chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

To move from D to G;

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

2. G → F chord transition

Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

To move from G to F;

  1. While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
G to F

3. F → A# chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from F to A#;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 3.
F to A#

4. A# → D chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

To move from A# to D;

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

5. D → F chord transition

To move from D to F;

  1. While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

6. D → A7 chord transition

To move from D to A7;

  1. While playing D, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.

7. A7 → A# chord transition

To move from A7 to A#;

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

Dumb chord transition analysis

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

  • Dumb includes 91 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Dumb contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Dumb 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 → F: 2%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → D: 1%
    • F → A#: 1%
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