Intro: xA -|-4------4-4-8-| xE -|--4-4-6-------| xC -|--------------| xG -|--------------| Intro: Db Ab Gb Gb I wake up every morning I hear your feet on the stairs Db Youre in the next apartment Dbmaj7 Ab I hear you singing over there Interlude: Db Ab Gb Gb This groove is out of fashion These beats are 20 years old Db I saw you lend a hand to Dbmaj7 Ab The ones out standing in the cold Interlude: Db Ab Gb Gb Strange overtones in the music you are playing Db I'll harmonize Dbmaj7 It is strong and you are tough Ab But a heart is not enough Interlude: Db Ab Gb Gb Put on your socks and mittens Its getting colder tonight Db a snowball in my kitchen Dbmaj7 Ab I watched it melt before my eyes Interlude: Db Ab Gb Gb Your song still needs a Chorus I know you'll figure it out Db The rising of the Verses Dbmaj7 Ab a change of key will let you out Interlude: Db Ab Gb Gb Strange overtones though they're slightly out of fashion Db I'll harmonize Dbmaj7 I see the music in your face Ab That your words cannot explain Interlude: Db Ab Gb Gb Strange overtones in the music you are playing Db We're not alone Dbmaj7 It is strong and you are tough Ab But a heart is not enough 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.
Strange Overtones chords by David Byrne
Suggested strumdriving 4/4
1
d
&
–
2
d
&
–
3
d
&
u
4
d
&
u
Also works: busy upbeat 4/4 d – d u d u d u
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How to play Strange Overtones on ukulele
The strumming pattern that fits is the driving 4/4: d – d – d u d u. Expect a medium pace, around 118 bpm. You are playing it in Db major. This one leans on trickier shapes, with the chords at the proficient level. Want friendlier shapes? Drop it 1 half-step, then a capo on fret 1 restores the key you see here. Anchor the beat with even downstrokes and add upstrokes for drive.
4 ukulele chords used in "Strange Overtones" by David Byrne: Db, Dbmaj7, Gb and Ab
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Super easy with the capo and -1 🫶 love this, thank you!