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Sabrina Carpenter - Don’t Want It Back Ukulele Chords

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ChordsBb, Dm, C, Am, F, Gm
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 F key to play this song with easier chords.

BbYouarethevoiceinsidemymindDm
Somethingsorealishardtofind,CIknowIknow,AmIknowIknow
BbI’llholdyoutight,removetheairDm
Nospacebetween,Iwantyouhere,CIknowIknow,Ambabyyou’rehome
BbHeadfirst,IDmdive,won’twaitforBbtime,we’reClivingfortonight
BbYougivemeareason,tofeelwhatIfeelwhenDmeverythingisunderattack
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitback,Bbyoumightbetheanswer
ToallofmyfearswhenDmeverythingisunderattack
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitbackBbDm
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitback
BbThismomentcan’tbewashedawayDm
Apartofyouisapartofme,CIknowIknow,AmIknowIknow
BbThislovewehavewillneverendDm
We’recircles,webeginagain,CIknowIknow,AmbabyI’mhome
BbHeadfirst,IDmdive,won’twaitforBbtime,we’reClivingfortonight
BbYougivemeareason,tofeelwhatIfeelwhenDmeverythingisunderattack
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitback,Bbyoumightbetheanswer
ToallofmyfearswhenDmeverythingisunderattack
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitbackBbDm
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitback
BbYougivemeaFreason,yougivemeafeelingGm
Butallofthethingsyou’veAmgiventome,you’regivingtome
BbYougivemeareason,tofeelwhatIfeelwhenDmeverythingisunderattack
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitback,Bbyoumightbetheanswer
ToallofmyfearswhenDmeverythingisunderattack
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitbackBbDm
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitbackBbDm
CYougotmyheart,Idon’twantitback
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ArtistSabrina Carpenter
AlbumEvolution
GenresPop
Year2016
KeyBb
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Don't Want It Back on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Sabrina Carpenter - Don't Want It Back on ukulele requires 6 chords and 8 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.

Don't Want It Back uses these transitions most often: Bb → Dm (16), Dm → C (14), and C → Bb (11). 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 Bb - Dm chord transition.

1. Bb → Dm chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

To move from Bb to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 16 times.

Bb to Dm

2. Dm → C chord transition

Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

Switching from Dm to C:

  1. While playing Dm, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 14 times.

Dm to C

3. C → Am chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-0-0Ukulele Am chord diagram

Switching from C to Am:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

C to Am

4. Am → Bb chord transition

Ukulele Am chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-0-0Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from Am to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 5 times.

Am to Bb

5. Bb → C chord transition

To move from Bb to C:

  1. While playing Bb, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

6. Bb → F chord transition

To move from Bb to F:

  1. While playing Bb, lift your ring finger from G string fret 3.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

7. F → Gm chord transition

Switching from F to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

8. Gm → Am chord transition

Switching from Gm to Am:

  1. While playing Gm, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

Don't Want It Back chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Don't Want It Back.

  • Don't Want It Back includes 57 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Don't Want It Back contains 3 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Don't Want It Back connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Bb, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
    • Bb → F: 34%
    • Bb → C: 20%
    After Dm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
    • Dm → C: 18%
    • Dm → Bb: 9%
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