Verse 1: D First we’d climb a tree D and maybe then we’d talk D or sit silently D and listen to our thoughts Cadd9 with illusions of someday D casting a golden light C no dress rehearsal, D this is our life Pre-chorus: D Cadd9 that’s where the hornet stung me D and I had a feverish dream Cadd9 with revenge and doubt D tonight, we smoke them out Chorus: A G A You are ahead by a century, you are ahead by a century, you are ahead G by a century Verse 2: D Stare in the morning shroud D and then the day began D I tilted your cloud D you tilted my hand Cadd9 rain falls in real time D and rain fell through the night C D no dress rehearsal, this is our life Pre-chorus: D Cadd9 That’s when the hornet stung me D and I had a serious dream Cadd9 with revenge and doubt D tonight, we smoked them out Outro: A G A You are ahead by a century, you are ahead by a century, you are ahead G A G by a century, you are ahead by a century, A G you are ahead by a century, you are ahead by a century G and disappointing you’s getting me down 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.
Ahead by a Century chords by The Tragically Hip
Suggested strumeverywhere 4/4
1
d
&
–
2
d
&
u
3
–
&
u
4
d
&
–
Also works: island strum d – d u – u d u
How to play Ahead by a Century on ukulele
On ukulele, Ahead by a Century comes down to the everywhere 4/4: d – d u – u d –. The groove sits around 95 bpm, a medium pace. You are playing it in D major. Chord-wise this is an easy one: everything sits at the novice level. Fingerpick the intro then open into a relaxed jangly strum.
5 ukulele chords used in "Ahead by a Century" by The Tragically Hip: A, C, Cadd9, D and G
How was this arrangement?
Your rating helps other players find the best arrangements
Also, Am works better than just regular a
I use ddu udu as a strumming pattern for basically everything but it works with this song too so if you need one then it’s a good pattern to use