Jeremy Zucker - Oh, Mexico Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G key to play this song with easier chords.
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
[D]No, I don’t [Em]miss you yet, [C]you’re [D]just a feeling I’d [Em]rather forget [C]
So I [D]pierce my [Em]skin and I [C]buzz my [G]hair, [Am]I’m going to [Bm]Mexico [C]
[D]No, I don’t [Em]feel the same [C]the [D]lack of chemicals [Em]in my brain [C]
Won’t [D]keep me [Em]warm, so I [C]pause and [G]pray
[Am]I don’t wanna [Bm]feel the cold, [C]so [D]I’m going to [Em]Mexico [C]
[chorus]
[D] [Em]Oh, [C]Mexico, [C] [D]sounds so [Em]sweet
But I’m [C]going there [C]alone, I [D]tried to be [Em]myself but still
I’ve [C]got some room to [C]grow, [D] [Em]I’m going to [C]Mexico [C]
[Closing]
[D]And I won’t [Em]miss you then, [C]the [D]weight of every [Em]word on my chest [C]
So I [D]curse my [Em]name, and my [C]fragile [C]frame
[D]Anywhere could [Em]feel like home, [C]anywhere
But [D]I’m going to [Em]Mexico [C]
[chorus]
[D] [Em]Oh, [C]Mexico, [C] [D]sounds so [Em]sweet
But I’m [C]going there [G]alone, I [Am]tried to be [Bm]myself but still
I’ve [C]got some room to [C]grow, [D] [Em]I’m going to [C]Mexico [C]
[D] [Em] [C]Mexico, [D] [Em] [C]Mexico
[D] [Em] [C]Mexico, [D] [Em]I’m going to [C]Mexico [C]
How to play Oh, Mexico on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Jeremy Zucker - Oh, Mexico on ukulele requires 6 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.
Oh, Mexico uses these transitions most often: D → Em (23), Em → C (23), and C → D (22). 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 - Em chord transition.
1. 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.
2. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
4. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
5. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
6. Am → Bm chord transition
To move from Am to Bm;
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 4.
7. Bm → C chord transition
To move from Bm to C;
- While playing Bm, lift your index finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
Oh, Mexico chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Oh, Mexico.
- Oh, Mexico includes 80 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Oh, Mexico contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Oh, Mexico 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 → D: 11%
After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → Em: 17%