Clairo – North Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Clairo – North Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chord progression of North by Clairo on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
D                                        G
I’m nervous, couldn’t tell you why
D                                  F#m
Touching me, hands warm on my thighs
D F#m
And I know I could turn a blind eye
D F#m
Afraid of what I’m gonna find

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D F#m
Does it really have to be this way?
D F#m
Oh, when my body hasn’t felt the same?
D F#m
Since you left my apartment
D F#m
Think my pillows still have your scent

[Chorus]
G D
I just want to let you know
G D
I’m seeing the sides that you don’t show
F#m D
And I know that we’ve got some potential
F#m D
‘Cause that love you gave me was so gentle

[Verse 2]
D
Do you think that you could stay?
F#m D
I need more time, I need to get away from here
G D
For my lover
G D
Spinning all on the ground
G D
Is it all in my head? What are you saying?
F#m D
Usually I’d be fine, but my head is spinning
G D
I never let anybody in
G D
Somehow you got under my skin

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[Chorus]
G D
Never seen a face like yours
G D
I got it together, but my breath feels short
D
I don’t wanna close the door
G D
Maybe I should just go up north

[Bridge]
D G
All I’m tryna say
D G
Is I miss you in every way
D G
Fingertips on my back
D G
Things I know that I can’t have

[Chorus]
G D
Never seen a face like yours
G D
I got it together, but my breath feels short
F#m D
I don’t wanna close the door
G D
Maybe I should just go up

[Outro]
G D
Maybe I should just go up north
G D
Maybe I should just go up north

How to play North: key, chords and progression

North by Clairo is centred on D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯). The song uses 3 chords: D, G and F#m.

Most of the song cycles through D – G – D – F#m (I – IV – I – iii in D major). In solfa, that is doh – fah – doh – mi. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Good to know: on guitar, F#m needs a barre or movable shape. Take the change into it slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.

Chord diagrams

D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
F#m chord on guitar (244222)
F♯mF♯ A C♯

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North chords: questions

What key is North in?

North by Clairo is centred on D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in North?

North uses 3 chords: D, G, F#m.

What is the chord progression of North?

The main progression is D – G – D – F#m (I – IV – I – iii).

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