Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [G] [C]
Day off in [G]Kyoto, got bored at the temple
Looked around at the [C]7-Eleven, the band took [G]the speed train
[section 2]
Went to the arcade, I wanted to [C]go, but I didn’t
You called me from a [G]payphone
[section 3]
They still got pay phones, it costs a [C]dollar a minute
To tell me you’re getting [G]sober
And you wrote me a letter, but I [C]don’t have to read it
[section 4]
[Am]I’m [C]gonna [G]kill you, if [D]you don’t beat me to it
[Am][C]Dreaming through [Em]Tokyo [D]skies, I [Am]wanted to [C]see the [G]world
Then I [D]flew over the ocean, and [Am]I [C]changed [G]my [Em]mind [C]
[section 5]
[G] [G] [C]
Sunset’s been a freak [G]show, on a weekend, so
I’ve been driving out to [C]the suburbs, to park at the [G]Goodwill
And stare at the chem trails, with my little [C]brother
He said you called on his [G]birthday
[section 6]
You were off by like ten days, but you get a few points for [C]tryin’
Remember getting the truck [G]fixed
When you let us drive it, 25 [C]felt like flying
[section 7]
[Am]I [C]don’t [G]forgive you, [A]ut please don’t hold me to it
[Am]Born [C]under [Em]Scorpio [D]skies, [Am]I wanted to [C]see the [G]world
Through [D]your eyes until it happened, then I [Am] [C]changed [G]my [Em]mind [C]
[Closing]
[G][Em]Guess [C]I lied, [G][Em]I’m a [C]liar
[G][Em]Who [C]lies, [G][Em]’cause [C]I’m a liar
How to play Kyoto on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 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.
Kyoto uses these transitions most often: C → G (19), G → C (10), and Am → C (8). 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 G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
3. 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.
4. D → Am chord transition
To move from D to Am;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
5. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
6. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 2.
7. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
8. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
9. A → Am chord transition
To move from A to Am;
- While playing A, lift your index finger from C string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
Kyoto chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Kyoto.
- Kyoto includes 65 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Kyoto contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Kyoto connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → Am: 10%
After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%