Declan McKenna - Basic: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Basic" 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.
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Learn Basic 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 "Basic" smoothly on your ukulele.
Bm A G A I can't say I'm into it, but who am I to moan Bm D G I'm the saint, I'm the hypocrite, at your end D of the phone Bm A So I make clear your interest, G A and make sure you're alone Bm D A G Cause I am dying D G D Cause you're basic, and you're G D basically on your own I'm fine, borderline, so bad it hurts Think fast with your money 'cause it can't get much worse I get told that I'm far too old for number one first But it's well worth trying I'm good in the neighbourhood, can play a big part I bought this for a thought, for a kiss, for a tale of a broken heart I guess we are a thing, and a him and a him, that they think is a start That leaves me crying 'Cause you're basic, and you're basically on your own I can't say I'm into it, but who am I to moan? I'm the saint, I'm the hypocrite, at your end of the phone So make clear your interest, and make sure you're alone 'Cause I am dying 'Cause you're basic, and you're basically on your own We are only living our separate lives Except we do the same things at the same times I kept to the moral guidelines that you set For now I'll step towards my leader and disguise my lies like I'm king set Like I'm king set Like I'm king set Like I'm king set I can't say I'm into it, but who am I to moan? I'm the saint, I'm the hypocrite, at your end of the phone So make clear your interest, and make sure you're alone 'Cause I am dying 'Cause you're basic, and you're basically on your own | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  Bm  D  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 "Basic" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Basic" by Declan McKenna.