JP Saxe - Tension: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Tension" 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 Tension 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 "Tension" smoothly on your ukulele.

F                            C
You say things you don't mean too damn convincingly
Am                           G
You take it back and then expect
that it won't stick to me
F                      C
"Was just an argument," "No ounce of truth in it"
Am                            G
I wanna believe you, but you came off so articulate

F           C                 Am
I've tried walkin' away in my head
       G                            F
For a moment, it's peaceful, then scares me to death
C    G
So I guess

Chorus:
            F                  C
Sometimes, tension brings us closer
            Am                               G
Is it wrong? I just wanna hold you when it's over
I get cold, but you get colder
Is it wrong? I just wanna hold you when it's over
You're not the things you say,
you're not the things you do
These are the lies I tell myself to stay with you
Like sometimes, tension brings us closer
I just wanna hold you when it's over
You know I just wanna hold you when it's over

You say love's push and pull
Well, you're both the push and the pull
And I'm hangin' on for dear life 'cause
I'm scared to let you go
The good that's left in us,
it still feels good enough
Set us on fire and I'll find a way to hold us up

I've tried walkin' away in my head
For a moment, it's peaceful, then scares me to death
So I guess

Chorus

You know I just wanna hold you when it's over
You know I just wanna hold you when it's over

         F                                  C 
You know I would stick around in ways you wouldn't
        Am                               G
You know I put up with things I really shouldn't
You know most the weight of us is on my shoulders
You know I just wanna hold you when it's over
You know I'll forgive you just to keep it simple
You know I will meet you so far past the middle
You know no one's ever seen you any lower
You know I just wanna hold you when it's over

Chorus

You know I just wanna hold you when it's over
You know I just wanna hold you when it's over

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Am

Ukulele chord Am

C

Ukulele chord C

E

Ukulele chord E

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 "Tension" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Tension" by JP Saxe.