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Bob Dylan - Hurricane Ukulele Chords

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ChordsAm, F, C, G, Dm, Em
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

AmFAmF
AmPistolshotsringoutintheFbarroomnight
AmEnterPattyValentinefromtheFupperhall
SheAmseesthebartenderinaFpoolofblood
AmCriesout“MyGodFtheykilledthemall!”
CHerecomesthestoryoftheFHurricane,
GTheCmantheauthoritiesFcametoblame
DmForsomethingthatheneverCdone
DmPutinaprisoncellbutConeEmtime
HecouldhaveAmbeentheFchampionoftheCworldG
AmFAmF
AmThreebodieslyingthereFdoesPattysee
AmAndanothermannamedBello,Fmovingaroundmysteriously
Am“Ididn’tdoit,”hesays,Fandhethrowsuphishands
Am“IwasonlyrobbingtheFregister,Ihopeyouunderstand
CIsawthemleaving,”heFsays,andhestops
G“OneCofushadbettercallFupthecops”
DmAndsoPattycallsthecopsC
DmAndtheyarriveontheCsceneEmwiththeirredlightsflashing
InthehotAmNewJerseyFnightCG
AmFAmF
AmMeanwhile,farawayinFanotherpartoftown
AmRubinCarterandacoupleofFfriendsaredrivingaround
AmNumberonecontenderfortheFmiddleweightcrown
AmHadnoideawhatkindashitFwasabouttogodown
CWhenacoppulledhimoverFtothesideoftheroad
GJustClikethetimebeforeFandthetimebeforethat
DmInPatersonthat’sjusttheCwaythingsgo
DmIfyou’reblackyoumightCasEmwellnotshowuponthestreet
’LessyouAmwannadrawFtheheatCG
AmFAmF
AmAlfredBellohadapartnerFandhehadarapforthecops
AmHimandArthurDexterFBradleywerejustoutprowlingaround
AmHesaid,“IsawtwomenFrunningout,theylookedlikemiddleweights
AmTheyjumpedintoawhitecarFwithout-of-stateplates”
CAndMissPattyValentineFjustnoddedherhead
GCopCsaid,“Waitaminute,Fboys,thisone’snotdead”
DmSotheytookhimtotheCinfirmary
DmAndthoughthismancouldChardlyEmsee
TheytoldhimAmthathe Fcouldidentify Cthe Gguiltymen
AmFAmF
AmFourinthemorningandtheyFhaulRubinin
AmTakehimtothehospitalandFtheybringhimupstairs
AmThewoundedmanlooksupFthroughhisonedyingeye
AmSays,“Wha’dyoubringhimFinherefor?Heain’ttheguy!”
CYes,here’sthestoryofFtheHurricane
GTheCmantheauthoritiesFcametoblame
DmForsomethingthatheneverCdone
DmPutinaprisoncell,butConeEmtimehecould-abeen
ThechampionAmoftheFworldCG
AmFAmF
AmFourmonthslater,theFghettosareinflame
AmRubin’sinSouthAmerica,Ffightingforhisname
AmWhileArthurDexterFBradley’sstillintherobberygame
AmAndthecopsareputtingtheFscrewstohim,lookingforsomebodytoblame
C“RememberthatmurderthatFhappenedinabar?”
G“RememberCyousaidyousawFthegetawaycar?”
Dm“Youthinkyou’dliketoCplayballwiththelaw?”
Dm“Thinkitmight-abeenCthatEmfighterthatyousawrunningthatnight?”
“Don’tforgetAmthatyouFarewhite”CG
AmFAmF
AmArthurDexterBradleysaid,F“I’mreallynotsure”
AmCopssaid,“ApoorboylikeFyoucoulduseabreak
AmWegotyouforthemoteljobFandwe’retalkingtoyourfriendBello
AmNowyoudon’twantahavetoFgobacktojail,beanicefellow
CYou’llbedoingsocietyaFfavor
GThatCsonofabitchisbraveFandgettingbraver
DmWewanttoputhisassinCstir
DmWewanttopinthisCtripleEmmurderonhim
Heain’tnoAmGentlemanFJim”CG
AmFAmF
AmRubincouldtakeamanoutFwithjustonepunch
AmButheneverdidliketoFtalkaboutitallthatmuch
AmIt’smywork,he’dsay,andFIdoitforpay
AmAndwhenit’soverI’djustFassoongoonmyway
CUptosomeparadiseF
GWhereCthetroutstreamsFflowandtheairisnice
DmAndrideahorsealongaCtrail
DmButthentheytookhimtoCtheEmjailhouse
WheretheyAmtrytoturnFamanintoaCmouseG
AmFAmF
AmAllofRubin’scardswereFmarkedinadvance
AmThetrialwasapig-circus,Fheneverhadachance
AmThejudgemadeRubin’sFwitnessesdrunkardsfromtheslums
AmTothewhitefolkswhoFwatchedhewasarevolutionarybum
CAndtotheblackfolksheFwasjustacrazynigger
GNoConedoubtedthatheFpulledthetrigger
DmAndthoughtheycouldnotCproducethegun
DmTheD.A.saidhewastheConeEmwhodidthedeed
AndtheAmall-whitejuryFagreedCG
AmFAmF
AmRubinCarterwasfalselyFtried
AmThecrimewasmurder“one,”Fguesswhotestified?
AmBelloandBradleyandtheyFbothbaldlylied
AmAndthenewspapers,theyallFwentalongfortheride
CHowcanthelifeofsuchaFman
GBeCinthepalmofsomeFfool’shand?
DmToseehimobviouslyframedC
DmCouldn’thelpbutmakemeCfeelEmashamedtoliveinaland
WherejusticeAmisaFgameCG
AmFAmF
AmNowallthecriminalsinFtheircoatsandtheirties
AmArefreetodrinkmartinisFandwatchthesunrise
AmWhileRubinsitslikeBuddhaFinaten-footcell
AmAninnocentmaninalivingFhell
CThat’sthestoryoftheFHurricane
GButCitwon’tbeovertillFtheyclearhisname
DmAndgivehimbackthetimeChe’sdone
DmPutinaprisoncell,butConeEmtimehecould-abeen
ThechampionAmoftheFworldCG
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ArtistBob Dylan
AlbumDesire
GenresRock
Year1976
KeyAm
DifficultyEasy

How to play Hurricane on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Bob Dylan - Hurricane on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 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.

Hurricane uses these transitions most often: Am → F (77), F → Am (55), and C → F (22). 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 Am - F chord transition.

1. Am → F chord transition

Ukulele Am chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-0-0Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

To move from Am to F:

  1. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.

This transition appears in the intro, played 77 times.

Am to F

2. F → C chord transition

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

Switching from F to C:

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 22 times.

F to C

3. F → G chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

F to G

4. G → C chord transition

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

Here's how to move from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

G to C

5. F → Dm chord transition

To move from F to Dm:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

6. Dm → C chord transition

To move 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 22 times.

7. C → Em chord transition

Switching from C to Em:

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 2.
  3. Place middle finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

8. Em → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to Am:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

9. G → Am chord transition

Switching from G to Am:

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

This transition appears in the interlude, played 10 times.

Hurricane chord transition analysis

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

  • Hurricane includes 285 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.07% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Hurricane contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Hurricane connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → G: 21%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
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