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The Lumineers - Jimmy Sparks Ukulele Chords

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ChordsCm, F, G, Bb, Ab, Eb, Dm
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

CmJimmySparkswentintobarsandopeneduphismouth
CmSaidsomethingstowoundedmenthattheycouldnotallow
FWhenitcametotalking,hewasFalwaysontherun
CmEveryoneknewwhatthemanhadCmdone
GOh,he’llGtakeyouFforaCmride
CmJimmybelievedintheAmericanwayCmBbAb
Aprisonguard,heworkedhardandmadetheminimumAbwageF
Hefoundhisfreedomlikeamaninacage,Cmoh
CmJimmylovedBonnieandhefatheredakidCmBbAb
Ababyboy,butthemotherhadotherreasonstoAbliveF
SheleftthebabywithanoteontheCmbed,oh
ItwasastrugglejusttocovertheCmrentAb
HisjailcuthoursandhourslittlebabywasAbsickF
HeneededmoneyandEbheneededitDmquick
ItwasCm3AM
Oh,Abmylove,oh,myGloveCm
CouldyousparemyAbblood,sparemyGblood?Cm
CmJimwokehissonandbuckledhiminthecar
CmTheydroveanhourfromtownandfoundagamblinghall
FThewaitressbabysattheboyatthebar,ohCmno
CmAfteranhour,Jimmydoubledhiscash
GHetookhiskidandhiswinningsasthedealerjustlaughed
FHesaidtheyleave,butthentheyAbalwayscomeGback,that’saCmfact
CmOutontheroad,theycaughtastrangerinthelights
GHisthumbwasupandhissonaskedifthemanwasalright
FJimsaidyounevergiveaAbhitcherarideG’causeit’susCmorthem
CmItwas3AM
Oh,myAblove,oh,myGloveCm
CouldyousparemyAbblood,sparemyGblood?Cm
Cm20yearsgoneandnowtheboyisaman
AbBrokeJimmy’shabits,gotinmountainsandmountainsofdebt
FAndnowthesharksareAbcomingbacktoGcollect,oh-ohCm
CmTheystrippedhisjewelryandthebootsoffJim’sfeet
AbTheykickhimoutthecarandsaywe’llgiveyouaweek
FEightmilesfromhomeandAbonly18GdegreesCm
CmItwas3AM
Oh,myAblove,oh,myGloveCm
CouldyousparemyAbblood,sparemyGblood?Cm
CmAbGAbGCmCmAbGAbGCm
CmNowJimmy’ssonistryingtomakehiswayhome
AbHisgraveyardshifthadendedanditwasstartingtosnow
FHeseesanoldmanwalkingAbbarefootGalone
ItwasCm3AM
CmHisoldmanwavedhishandswithtearsinhiseyes
AbButJimmy’ssonjustspedupandremembereddaddy’sadvice
FNo,youdon’tevergiveahitcheraride’causeAbit’susGorthem
CmCauseit’smeorhim
ItwasCm3AM
Cm
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ArtistThe Lumineers
AlbumIII
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year2019
KeyCm
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Jimmy Sparks on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

The Lumineers - Jimmy Sparks on ukulele requires 7 chords and 11 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.

Jimmy Sparks uses these transitions most often: Ab → G (16), G → Cm (14), and Cm → Ab (12). 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 Cm - F chord transition.

1. Cm → F chord transition

Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

Here's how to move from Cm to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Cm to F

2. Cm → G chord transition

Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

To move from Cm to G:

  1. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  2. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

Cm to G

3. G → F chord transition

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

Switching from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

G to F

4. Cm → Bb chord transition

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

Here's how to move from Cm to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

Cm to Bb

5. Bb → Ab chord transition

Switching from Bb to Ab:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

6. Ab → F chord transition

Switching from Ab to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

7. F → Eb chord transition

Here's how to move from F to Eb:

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

This transition appears in the section.

8. Eb → Dm chord transition

To move from Eb to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

9. Dm → Cm chord transition

To move from Dm to Cm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

10. Cm → Ab chord transition

Switching from Cm to Ab:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

11. Ab → G chord transition

Here's how to move from Ab to G:

  1. While playing Ab, lift your pinky from E string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 16 times.

Jimmy Sparks chord transition analysis

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

  • Jimmy Sparks includes 79 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Jimmy Sparks contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Jimmy Sparks connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Cm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (22%), F (11%), and Fm (9%).
    • Cm → G: 22%
    • Cm → F: 11%
    After Ab, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are Cm (15%), Eb (11%), and Db (11%).
    • Ab → F: 7%
    • Ab → G: 7%
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