​a-ha - Barely Hanging On: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Barely Hanging On" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Barely Hanging On ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Barely Hanging On" smoothly on your ukulele.

                 G#     Cm     A#
I used to be so sensible on my own
Now I'm so sensitive it's a joke
I'm getting by on decibels like a drug
And greet every brand new day with a shrug

Chorus:
                   G# Cm A#
I'm barely hanging on
I'm barely hanging on
I'm barely hanging on
I'm barely hanging on

I used to be so comfortable in a suit
Almost presentable next to you
I used to be so confident in a crowd
Now I can't say my own name aloud

Chorus

And now I guess you're wondering why
We never could see eye to eye
Oh, but never mind
And now I guess it's hard to see

What has gotten into me
Oh, but never mind
Oh, but never mind
Oh, but never mind

Chorus

I'm barely hanging on
I'm barely hanging on

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A#

Ukulele chord A#

Cm

Ukulele chord Cm

G#

Ukulele chord G#

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Barely Hanging On" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Barely Hanging On" by ​a-ha.

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