Jerrod Niemann - Blue Bandana Ukulele Chords

ChordsE, D, A, F#

Strumming↓-↑-↓-↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G,D,A,C keys to play this song with easier chords.

EEDA

EShewasdancinginasundressonaCarolinasunsetDonthelastnightofMerleFest

AToldmesheain’tmissedonesincetheEsummersheturned18

HitthatroadonagypsydreamDHitchedarideinabeatupvanAfollowingherfavoriteband

EAndNowshe’saBonaroobaby,she’sCoachellacrazy,

DShe’llbeFolkingoutinNewport,Ayou’veprobablyseenherbefore

EUpatLollapalooza,InthemuddyWakarusa,Dshe’llbeattheHangoutdowninAAlabama,

JustlookforthegirlintheblueEbandana,DwhoooooaAwhooooa

EShehadaflowerinherhair,alittlesmokewasintheair

[]Wewerechillin’insomelawnchairssayingwewishwecould’veseenWoodstock

EToldmeshewasleavinginthemorning,headingdowntoNewOrleans

DSaidboy,yououghtacomealongAandIknewIshouldagone

F#SeveralthousandfacesinaAcrowd

F#AndIknowshe’souttheresomewhereAjammingout

ENowIgotabeatupvanandEI’mdrivingacrossthisland

DLookingforablueAbandana

ArtistJerrod Niemann

AlbumBlue Bandana

GenresCountry

Year2015

KeyE

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Blue Bandana on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Jerrod Niemann - Blue Bandana on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 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.

Blue Bandana uses these transitions most often: D → A (8), E → D (8), and A → E (7). 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 E - D chord transition.

1. E → D chord transition

Here's how to move from E to D:

Slide your index finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

2. D → A chord transition

Switching from D to A:

While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

3. A → E chord transition

Here's how to move from A to E:

Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 4.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

4. A → F# chord transition

Switching from A to F#:

Keep index finger on C string fret 1.
Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
Place ring finger on G string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Blue Bandana chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Blue Bandana.

Blue Bandana includes 27 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
Blue Bandana contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Blue Bandana connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → D: 14%
After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → E: 12%
- A → F#: 1%