The Chainsmokers - Bloodstream Ukulele Chords

ChordsC#m, E, A

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#,A,D,E,B keys to play this song with easier chords.

C#mI’vebeendrunkthreetimesthisEweek,C#mspentallmymoneyonaEfleetingmoment

C#mIthoughtIIIIIIcanshakethisEoff,C#mnowIIIIIIcan’tmakethisEstop

C#mYeah,thingsweresweetthreemonthsEago,C#mwhenIwaslivinghowIEwannaonmyown

AndIthoughtC#mIIIIIIdon’tneedthatEmuch,C#mIguessIIIIIIwasoutofEtouch

AI’mfuckedup,I’mfaded,I’mEsocomplicated,thoseAthingsthatIsaid,theywereEsooverrated,

ButAIIIIII,yeah,IEmeantit,ohyeah,AIIIIII,reallyfuckingEmeantit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantC#mitAEC#mAEC#mAE

C#mIgaveupthreetimesthisEweek,C#mwentthroughthosefeelings,likeIEwasn’tworthnothing

IthoughtC#mIIIIIIcanshakethisEoff,no,C#mIIIIIIcan’tbethisEsoft

AI’mfuckedup,I’mfaded,I’mEsocomplicated,thoseAthingsthatIsaid,theywereEsooverrated,

ButAIIIIII,yeah,IEmeantit,ohyeah,AIIIIII,reallyfuckingEmeantit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantC#mitAEC#mAEC#mAE

AI’mfuckedup,I’mfaded,I’mEsocomplicated,thoseAthingsthatIsaid,theywereEsooverrated

ButAIIIIII,yeah,IEmeantit,ohyeah,AIIIIII,reallyfuckingEmeantit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantC#mit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantitC#mYeah,AIEmeantitC#mYeah,AIEmeantit

Yeah,C#mI,I,AI,reallyfuckingEmeantit

ArtistThe Chainsmokers

AlbumMemories...Do Not Open

GenresPop, Electronic

Year2017

KeyC#m

DifficultyIntermediate

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

The Chainsmokers - Bloodstream on ukulele requires 3 chords and 3 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.

Bloodstream uses these transitions most often: A → E (26), E → C#m (25), and C#m → A (14). 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 C#m - E chord transition.

1. C#m → E chord transition

Switching from C#m to E:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 12 times.

2. E → A chord transition

Switching from E to A:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

3. C#m → A chord transition

To move from C#m to A:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 14 times.

Bloodstream chord transition analysis

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

Bloodstream includes 89 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
Bloodstream contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Bloodstream connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → A: 25%
- E → C#m: 6%
After C#m, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (27%), B (21%), and F#m (11%).
- C#m → A: 27%
- C#m → E: 9%