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Chris Stapleton - I Was Wrong Ukulele Chords

ChordsDm, D, Gm, A, C, Am
Strumming↓-↑-↓-↑

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

DmI’veDbeenthinking’boutDmmyDthoughtlesswords
DmAnd DIknowjusthowmuchDmtheyDmusthavehurt
AndItakeitGmback,won’tyouletGmmetakeitback
DmYouDknowItoldyouthatIDmdon’tDloveyou
DmThatDI’dbebetteroffDmwithDsomeonenew
ButItakeitGmback,won’tyouletGmmetakeitbackA
GirlyouknowDmthatICstillloveGmyou
Andyouknow Dmthat CI’mso Gmalone
Idon’tknowDmwhy,GmItoldyouthatIdidn’tneedyou
Can’tyouseethatbabyIwaswrong
WhatIwouldn’tgivetobeAmyourDmloveragain
AllIwanttoAmdoisDmtouchyourskin
IfIhadyourightAmhereDmrightnow
GmI’dtellyou,tellyou,tellyou,tellyou
GirlyouknowDmthatICstillloveGmyou
Andyouknow Dmthat CI’mso Gmalone
Idon’tknowDmwhy,GmItoldyouthatIdidn’tneedyou
Can’tyouseethatbabyIwaswrong
AlbumFrom A Room: Volume 1
Year2017
KeyDm
DifficultyEasy

How to play I Was Wrong on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Chris Stapleton - I Was Wrong 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.

I Was Wrong uses these transitions most often: Dm → D (8), D → Dm (6), and Gm → Dm (6). 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 Dm - D chord transition.

1. Dm → D chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to D:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

Dm to D

2. D → Gm chord transition

Here's how to move from D to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

D to Gm

3. Gm → Dm chord transition

Switching from Gm to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 6 times.

Gm to Dm

4. Gm → A chord transition

Here's how to move from Gm to A:

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

This transition appears in the section.

Gm to A

5. A → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from A to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it 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 chorus.

6. Dm → C chord transition

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 chorus, played 4 times.

7. C → Gm chord transition

Switching from C to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

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.

9. Am → Dm chord transition

Switching from Am to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Was Wrong.

  • I Was Wrong includes 41 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • I Was Wrong contains 2 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how I Was Wrong connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Dm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
    • Dm → C: 18%
    • Dm → Am: 14%
    After Gm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (15%), F (12%), and Dm (10%).
    • Gm → Dm: 10%
    • Gm → Am: 6%