Melanie Martinez - Recess: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Recess" 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 Recess 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 "Recess" smoothly on your ukulele.
 B C#m I was too young to see the truth B C#m In my grandma's lap, I'm drowning in her perfume B C#m Too naive to even care B C#m 'Bout the words she whispered while she brushed out my hair B People gonna say C#m If you need a break, someone'll take your place B People gonna try C#m To tell you that you're fine C#m With dollars in their eyes (Just remember) Chorus: B C#m B Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh B C#m Don't let them try (Ooh) B C#m Don't let them hurt you, baby B C#m Just say, "Recess, I'm tired" Sittin' in my room, looking at all I've done Everything I wanted has come to fruition I should be happy but I can't get out my bed Stressin' 'bout the voices screamin' inside my head People gonna say If you need a break, someone'll take your place People gonna try To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes (Just remember) Chorus: Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh Don't let them try (Ooh) Don't let them hurt you, baby Just say "Recess, I'm tired" G#m Where is my time? Gone in my mind E Gone, I can't find Euphoria G#m When I get upset I think in my head F# back to what she said People gonna say If you need a break, someone'll take your place People gonna try To tell you that you're fine with dollars in their eyes (Just remember) Chorus: Don't let them fuck you, honey, no, oh Don't let them try (Ooh) Don't let them hurt you, baby Just say "Recess, I'm tired" | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsC#m  E  F#  G#m  B  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 "Recess" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Recess" by Melanie Martinez.