The National - You Were a Kindness: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "You Were a Kindness" 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 You Were a Kindness 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 "You Were a Kindness" smoothly on your ukulele.
Dm C A# F I was in a fog I didn't notice everything Dm C A# F Was coming all apart inside of me Dm C A# F There wasn't anyway for anyone to settle in Dm C A# F You made a slow disaster out of me There's a radiant darkness upon us I don't want you to worry I was careful but nothing is harmless Baby, you better hurry C G A# F You were a kindness when I was a stranger C G A# F But I wouldn't ask for what I didn't need C G A# F Everything's weird and we're always in danger C G A# F Why would you shatter somebody like me? Chorus: C G A# F It doesn't work that way C G A# F C Wanting not to want you won't make it so G A# F It doesn't work that way C G A# F Don't leave me here alone I'll do what I can to be a confident wreck Can't feel this way forever, I mean There wasn't any way for anyone to settle in You made a slow disaster out of me There's a radiant darkness upon us But I don't want you to worry I was careful but nothing is harmless Baby, you better hurry You were a kindness when I was a stranger But I wouldn't ask for what I didn't need Everything's weird and we're always in danger Why would you shatter somebody like Chorus | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA#  C  Dm  F  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 "You Were a Kindness" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "You Were a Kindness" by The National.