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Nirvana - Dumb Chords

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

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

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

[verse 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

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

[verse 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

[verse 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 Guitar (Step-by-step)

Nirvana - Dumb on guitar 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

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from D to G;

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

2. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from G to F;

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

3. F → A# chord transition

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

To move from F to A#;

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

4. A# → D chord transition

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

To move from A# to D;

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

5. D → F chord transition

To move from D to F;

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

6. D → A7 chord transition

To move from D to A7;

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

7. A7 → A# chord transition

To move from A7 to A#;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B 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 Chordier.
  • Dumb contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Dumb connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → F: 2%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → D: 1%
    • F → A#: 1%
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