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The Moldy Peaches - Lucky Number Nine Chords

ChordsE, C#m, B, A
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G,C keys to play this song with easier chords.

EC#mEC#m
EIndieboysareC#mneurotic,EmakesmyeyesC#mbleed
ETightblackpantsC#mexotic,EsomelovingiswhatIC#mneed
ButBhey,I’mAstartingtofeelEOK.BLuckynumberAnine,Ehooray!
ESepiaontheC#mstaircase,EmirrorinthebackofmyC#mbrain
EMakesthesehot-pantsfeelC#mgreat,EIusedtoliketoC#mcomplain
ButBhey,I’mAstartingtofeelEOK.BLuckynumberAnine,Ehooray!
EBloodyMary,C#mMotherofGod.EGrandpa’sonthehobbyhorseC#magain
EDampandbrokenpantsC#mchafing,EI’mrunningoutofethnicC#mfriends
ButBhey,I’mAstartingtofeelEOK.BLuckynumberAnine,Ehooray!
BLuckynumberAnine,Ehooray!BLuckynumberAnine,Ehooray!
AlbumGarage Days Soundtrack
Year2001
KeyE
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Lucky Number Nine on Guitar (Step-by-step)

The Moldy Peaches - Lucky Number Nine on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 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.

Lucky Number Nine uses these transitions most often: E → C#m (14), C#m → E (11), and A → E (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 E - C#m chord transition.

1. E → C#m chord transition

To move from E to C#m:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

E to C#m

2. C#m → B chord transition

To move from C#m to B:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

C#m to B

3. B → A chord transition

Switching from B to A:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

B to A

4. A → E chord transition

Switching from A to E:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

A to E

5. E → B chord transition

Here's how to move from E to B:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Lucky Number Nine.

  • Lucky Number Nine includes 49 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Lucky Number Nine contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Lucky Number Nine connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → B: 11%
    • E → C#m: 6%
    After C#m, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (27%), B (21%), and F#m (11%).
    • C#m → B: 21%
    • C#m → E: 9%