The Killers - Terrible Thing: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Terrible Thing" 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 Terrible Thing 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 "Terrible Thing" smoothly on your ukulele.
D# A# D# The parking lot is rammed with shotgun pickup trucks G# D# At the Jones Rubber plant where all the guys end up G# D# Beer-drinking boy scouts living life like they ain't stuck Cm A# G# On these quicksand streets with their girls in a sling Cm A# D# I'm in my bedroom on the verge of a terrible thing Around here, we all take up our cross and hang on His holy name But the cards that I was dealt will get you thrown out of the game Hey, mama, can't you see your boy is wrapped up in the strangle silk Of this cobweb town where culture is king? I'm in my bedroom on the verge of a terrible thing Chorus: G# Cm D# I close my eyes and think of the water G# Cm A# Out at the Salt Creek when I was young Down at Old Mill Park, half the town's in tow To crown the bathing beauty of the rodeo While her mother fights back proud tears, a young cowboy gives the nod The chute opens, bull draws blood, and the gift is accepted by God The chute opens, bull draws blood, and the gift is accepted by God Cm A# G# In this barbed wire town of barbed wire dreams Cm A# D# I'm in my bedroom on the verge of a terrible thing Chorus: I close my eyes and think of the water Out at the Salt Creek when I was young I close my eyes and think of the water Out at the Salt Creek when I was young | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA#  Cm  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 "Terrible Thing" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Terrible Thing" by The Killers.