Christina Perri - Black + Blue Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to F,D,C keys to play this song with easier chords.
[Opening]
[G]And I’ve been meaning to say this [B]to you
That my [C]heart isn’t black and [G]blue anymore
And your words don’t mean a [B]thing
When they’re [C]sung in [G]vain[B] [C] [Bm]
And [Bm]maybe I was [G]wrong
[Bm]I only remember [G]feeling so [B]alone
[chorus]
[G]This isn’t where I meant to [B]lay down
But you [C]dug this grave, fits me [G]perfectly
[G]And if you’re asking if I’m [B]over love
You’re a [C]fool to believe that you [G]gave me some
[Closing]
[G]It is been raining here like it never [B]should
And I can’t [C]help believe it’s because you’re [G]coming
If a child wants to run away and a child wants to [B]hide,
Don’t come following your [C]fantasy,
Cuz you might be surprised, she’ll [G]run right back [Bm]inside
[Bm]And maybe I was [G]wrong
[Bm]I only remember [G]feeling so [B]alone
[chorus]
[G]This isn’t where I meant to [B]lay down
But you [C]dug this grave, fits me [G]perfectly
And if you’re asking if I’m [B]over love
You’re a [C]fool to believe, you’re
a fool to believe that you [G]gave me some
How to play Black + Blue on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Christina Perri - Black + Blue on ukulele requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Black + Blue uses these transitions most often: G → B (11), B → C (9), and C → G (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - B chord transition.
1. G → B chord transition
To move from G to B;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
2. B → C chord transition
To move from B to C;
- While playing B, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
4. C → Bm chord transition
To move from C to Bm;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
5. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
Black + Blue chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Black + Blue.
- Black + Blue includes 38 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Black + Blue contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Black + Blue connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → Bm: 4%
- G → B: 1%
After B, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).- B → C: 5%
- B → G: 3%