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Walker Hayes - Shut Up Kenny Ukulele Chords

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ChordsA, E, B, C#m, C
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,C,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

AEBC#mAE
HegottabeEkiddingme,Chesney
EverytimeIAturntheignition,you’reontheEradioagain
AndintheBshotgunofmyvision
TheresheEiswhereshewasbutshe’sAnot,thanksalotman
EHeylikemyheartneedsyourBhelpinthebreakingdepartment
C#mYeahshe’salreadyAgotthattakencareof.Nooffensebut
ShutupC#mKenny,leavemeAalone,keepyoursongstoEyourself
WhyyougottaBsoundjustlikeshefelt?
C#mWhenyourstuffwastheAshitwedrovearoundto
EAndevenyoursadsongswereBfuntomakeoutto
C#mComeonKenny,manyouAknowIlikeyourmusic
ButIEhatethewayIlovedthewayitBhurtswhenIlistentoit
C#mIknowIneedtoriptheAradiooutthedashbutIEcan’t
BDamn,shutupC#mKennyAEB
KennyC#mplease,Ahellevenyournewtrackshurt
YourEvoiceislikeameantimemachine
ItBonlygoesbackwards,C#main’tastationyouain’ton
ANeedtochangeitbutIdon’tEreallywanttoB
IjustkeepC#mlovingher,AandEhatingyouB
ShutupC#mKenny,leavemeAalone,keepyoursongstoEyourself
WhyyougottaBsoundjustlikeshefelt?
C#mWhenyourstuffwastheAshitwedrovearoundto
EAndevenyoursadsongswereBfuntomakeoutto
C#mComeonKenny,manyouAknowIlikeyourmusic
ButIEhatethewayIlovedthewayitBhurtswhenIlistentoit
C#mIknowIneedtoriptheAradiooutthedashbutIEcan’t
BDamn,shutupC#mKennyAEB
ShutupC#mKennyAEB
ShutupC#mKenny,leavemeAalone,keepyoursongstoEyourself
WhyyougottaBsoundjustlikeshefelt?
C#mWhenyourstuffwastheAshitwedrovearoundto
EAndevenyoursadsongswereBfuntomakeoutto
C#mComeonKenny
ManyouAknowIlikeyourmusic
ButIEhatethewayIlovedthewayitBhurtswhenIlistentoit
C#mIknowIneedtoriptheAradiooutthedashbutIEcan’t
BDamn,shutupC#mKennyA(everyBtimeIturntheignition)
C#mComeonKenny(EverytimeIAturntheignition).
EverytimeI EturntheBignition,you’reontheC#mradioagain
Andintheshotgunofmyvision,theresheEiswhereshewasbutshe’sBnot
ThanksaAlot,man
HeylikemyCheartneededyourhelpintheAbreakingdepartment
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ArtistWalker Hayes
AlbumBoom
GenresCountry
Year2017
KeyA
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Shut Up Kenny on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Walker Hayes - Shut Up Kenny on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 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.

Shut Up Kenny uses these transitions most often: A → E (24), E → B (24), and B → C#m (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 A - E chord transition.

1. A → E chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram

To move from A to E:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 24 times.

A to E

2. E → B chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele B chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B chord diagram

Switching from E to B:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 24 times.

E to B

3. B → C#m chord transition

Ukulele B chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B chord diagram
Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram

Here's how to move from B to C#m:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 22 times.

B to C#m

4. C#m → A chord transition

Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

Switching from C#m to A:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 22 times.

C#m to A

5. C#m → E chord transition

Here's how to move from C#m to E:

  1. While playing C#m, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
  2. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 4.
  3. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 4 to A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

6. B → A chord transition

To move from B to A:

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

This transition appears in the section.

7. A → C chord transition

Switching from A to C:

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

This transition appears in the section.

Shut Up Kenny chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Shut Up Kenny.

  • Shut Up Kenny includes 100 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Shut Up Kenny contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Shut Up Kenny connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → E: 12%
    • A → C: 3%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → B: 11%
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