Intro: Dm The world is changing Db The planet's heating up F G7 C Dbdim What the xxxx is going on? Dm Rearranging Db F It's like everything happened all at once G7 C Dbdim Um, what the xxxx is going on? Bb C F Dm C Bb The people rising in the streets, the war, the drought Bb C F Dm C The more I look the more I see nothing to joke about Bb C Is comedy over? F Should I leave you alone? Dm C Bb C 'Cause, really who's gonna go for joking at a time like this? F Dm Am Should I be joking at a time like this? Pre-chorus: Bb C F Dm C I wanna help to leave this world better than I found it Bb C And I fear that comedy won't help F Dm C And the fear is not unfounded Bb C Should I stop trying to be funny? A7 Dm C Bb Should I give away my money? No! Bbm What do I do? Pre-verse: Dm C F Dm Healing the world with comedy C Bb Gm The indescribable power of your comedy Dm C F The world needs direction Dm Eb From a white guy like me (Bingo) Bb Who is healing the world with comedy That's it! Verse 1: Dm C F Dm The world is so xxxxxx up C Systematic oppression Bb Gm Income inequality Dm The other stuff F Dm And there's only one thing I can do about it... Eb Bb While... while being paid, and being the center of attention Chorus: Dm C F Dm Healing the world with comedy C Bb Gm Making a literal difference, metaphorically Dm C F A Jew walks into a bar Dm Eb And I've saved him a seat Bb That's healing the world with comedy Verse 2: Dm C I'm a special kind of white guy F Dm C I self-reflected and I want to be an agent of change Bb So I am going to use my privilege for the good Gm (Very cool, way to go!) Dm C American white guys F Dm Eb We've had the floor for at least 400 years Bb Gm So maybe I should just shut the xxxx up (nc) ...I'm bored Dm C I don't wanna do that F Dm There's got to be another way (Yes) C Bb Gm For me to help out without standing on the sidelines (Never) Dm C The wait is over! F Dm I'm white, and I'm here to save the day! Eb Bb Lord help me channel Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side (Sandra Bullock!) Chorus: Dm C F Dm Healing the world with comedy C Bb Gm Making a literal difference, metaphorically Dm C F And yes, most likely they'll pay me Dm Eb But I'd do it for free Bb I am healing the world with: Comedy Bridge: Bb F C If you wake up in a house that's full of smoke Dm C Bb Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke Bb F C If you see white men dressed in white cloaks Dm Am Bb Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke F A7 Dm C Oh xxxx, should I be joking in a time like this? Bb F C If you start to smell burning toast Dm C Bb You're having a stroke or overcooking your toast Bb F C If you wake up in a house that's full of smoke Dm C Bb Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke Bb F C If you see white men dressed in white cloaks Dm Am Bb Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke F A7 Dm C Oh xxxx, should I be joking in a time like this? Bb Bbm Somebody help me out, 'cause I don't know Pre-chorus: Bb C F Dm C And I wanna help to leave this world better than I found it Bb C And I fear that comedy won't help F Dm C And the fear is not unfounded Bb C Should I stop trying to be funny? A7 Dm C Bb Should I give away my money? No! C7 D7 I know what I gotta do! Chorus: Em D G Em Healing the world with comedy D C Am Making a literal difference, metaphorically Em D G I swore I'd never be back Em F But now I'm back on my feet C Am And I'm healing the world with comedy This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Comedy chords by Bo Burnham
Suggested strumdriving 4/4
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Also works: everywhere 4/4 d – d u – u d –
How to play Comedy on ukulele
The strumming pattern that fits is the driving 4/4: d – d – d u d u. It rolls along at a medium pace of around 96 bpm. The chords put it squarely at the skilled level. Start soft in the verses and open up when it builds
18 ukulele chords used in "Comedy" by Bo Burnham: A, Am, A7, Bb, Bbm, C, C7, Db, Dbdim, D, Dm, D7, Eb, Em, F, G, Gm and G7
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THAT is fun to play
It feels a bit different when you play bo burnham songs on ukulele as Russia is literally invading my country
Ukulele players: So Bo, how many chords are in this song?
Bo: Y E S.
-5 is fairly easy to play
i love this sm