Garbage - Wicked Ways: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Wicked Ways" 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 Wicked Ways 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 "Wicked Ways" smoothly on your ukulele.

Am
I tried hard to mend my wicked ways
I acted like a lunatic for years
Am             G
Lord knows I try to be good
Em                      F
I'd keep my promises if only I could
Am                               G            Em F
You count your blessings that I can't rely on you

        F            Am           C            Dm
And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

Chorus:
  Em                 C
Clutch your pictures of the Pope
  G              B7
Pray to God for love and hope
  Em              C
Bring the Virgin home for luck
 G                   B7
Bolt the door down, keep it shut

I've done things I never thought I'd do
Sure it helps to lose myself in you
A little time and I'll be alright
C'mon sugar, let's go out tonight
Forgive your trespasses and all
that we've been through

Oh, I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried
And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

Chorus

 F#            A
That sinking feeling
  B           G
When you are leaving
F#      A
All I believed in
 B             G
Walks out the door

I tried hard to mend my wicked ways
The damage's done, there's nothing left to save

Oh, I tried
And I tried, and I tried
And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

Chorus:
Clutch your pictures of the Pope
(Just like I told you)
Pray to God for love and hope
(Just like I warned you)
Bring the Virgin home for luck
(Just like I told you)
Bolt the door down, keep it shut
(Just like I warned you)

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

Am

Ukulele chord Am

B

Ukulele chord B

B7

Ukulele chord B7

C

Ukulele chord C

Dm

Ukulele chord Dm

Em

Ukulele chord Em

F

Ukulele chord F

F#

Ukulele chord F#

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 "Wicked Ways" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Wicked Ways" by Garbage.

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