First Aid Kit – Ugly Chord Progression on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

First Aid Kit – Ugly Chord Progression on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

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This is the chord progression of Ugly by First Aid Kit on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
Am                         G                                     F                                     C
I thought that being skinny was the answer to all my problems
Am                   G                   F                   C
I thought if you found me pretty that I’ll be fine
Am                                     G                   F        C
I thought if you love me I’d be your person
Am                                     G                     F                   C
It’s only if you wanted me that I have peace of mind

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[Verse 2]
Am                   G                   F                                     C
I thought being smart meant impressing others
Am                   G                   F                   C
I thought growing up meant crossing the lines
Am                                     G                   F                   C
I thought I had to be someone in order for you to like me
Am                   G                                     F                                     C
Couldn’t see that already was long before you crossed my mind

[Chorus]
F                   C
So if I’m ugly, well I’m
F                                     C
So much more than that, I’m
F                   C                   G
So much more than you’ll ever know
F                   C
Oh if I’m ugly, I am
F                                     C
Still so much more more than that, I’m
F                   C                   G
So much more than you’ll ever know

[Interlude]
Am G F C

[Verse 3]
Am                   G                   F                                     C
I thought I had to be everything that you could ever need
Am                                     G                   F                   C
I thought I had to be strong so that you’re never hung
Am                                     G                                     F                   C
I thought the biggest thing in life was to live for someone else
Am                   G                   F                      C
But I kept on failing and it let me in the back

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[Chorus]
F                   C
So if I’m ugly, well I’m
F                                     C
So much more than that, I’m
F                   C                                     G
So much more than you ever know
F                   C
Oh if I’m ugly, I am
F                                             C
Still so much much more than that, I’m
F                   C                                     G
So much more than you’ll ever know
[Bridge]
Em                   F
But I look at my own mother
Em                                     F
Who told me to be strong
Em                   F
When the world urged me to be better
Em                                     F
She assured me that we’re all

[Chorus]
F                   C
So if I’m ugly, well I’m
F                                     C
So much more than that, I’m
F                   C                   G
So much more than you’ll ever know
F                                     C
So what if I’m ugly, I am
F                                     C
Still so much more than that
F                   C                                     G
So much more than you’ll ever know

Am G F C
Oh oh oooh
Am G F C
Oh oh oooh
Am G F C
Oh oh oooh
Am G F
Oh oh oooh

How to play Ugly: key, chords and progression

Ugly by First Aid Kit is centred on A minor (no sharps or flats). The song uses 5 chords: Am, G, F, C and Em.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Am – G – F – C (i – VII – VI – III in A minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Ugly chords: questions

What key is Ugly in?

Ugly by First Aid Kit is centred on A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Ugly?

Ugly uses 5 chords: Am, G, F, C, Em.

What is the chord progression of Ugly?

The main progression is Am – G – F – C (i – VII – VI – III).

Is Ugly easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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