Ingrid Michaelson – Pretty Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Ingrid Michaelson – Pretty Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsDmDm/CBbFAA7C

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This is the chord progression of Pretty by Ingrid Michaelson on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Dm Dm/C Bb F A

[Verse 1]
Dm           Dm/C            Bb
I’m done spinning ’round and ’round
F
Planting my feet in the ground
A
I’m not afraid of the dark
Dm
I’m not afraid to get hurt
Dm/C                     Bb
Head above the clouds
F
Mama, come look at me now
A
I’m not afraid of the world
I’m gonna fight like a girl

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[Pre-Chorus]
Dm                                         Dm/C
Running around with my long hair
Bb                                                   F
Tearing my dress, and I don’t care
A7
If you’re looking for something beautiful

[Chorus]
Dm           Dm/C                     Bb
I’m pretty sure that I’m all good
F
Walking away from you like I should
Washing it all away
A                                                   Dm
I’m not just pretty, no, I’m pretty damn good

[Verse 2]
Dm/C                     Bb
Rosy cheeks and lips
F
She talks, but nobody listens
A
That’s just the way of the world
I gotta fight like a girl

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[Pre-Chorus]
Dm                               Dm/C
Running around with her long hair
Bb                                                   F
Tearing her dress, and she don’t care
A7
If you’re looking for something beautiful

[Chorus]
Dm                     Dm/C           Bb
I’m pretty sure that I’m all good
F
Walking away from you like I should
Washing it all away
C                                                             Dm
I’m not just pretty, no, I’m pretty damn good
Dm/C                     Bb
Sure in my own skin
F
Again and again and again
I am my everything
A                                         Dm
I’m not just pretty, no, I’m pretty damn good

[Bridge]
Dm/C
I’m pretty
Bb
I’m pretty much a mess
F                     A7
But, I’m pretty good
I’m gonna fight like a girl

[Chorus]
Dm Dm/C Bb
I’m pretty sure that I’m all good
F
Walking away from you like I should
Washing it all away
C Dm
No, I’m not just pretty, no, I’m pretty Goddamn good
Dm/C Bb
Sure in my own skin
F
Again and again and again
I am my everything
A N.C.
No, I’m not just pretty, no, I’m pretty damn good

How to play Pretty: key, chords and progression

To play Pretty by Ingrid Michaelson, think in D minor (one flat: B♭). It takes 7 chords: Dm, Dm/C, Bb, F, A, A7 and C.

Most of the song cycles through Dm – Dm/C – Bb – F (i – i – VI – III in D minor). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes Am, F, C, E, E7, G (83% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 67% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
Bb chord on guitar (x13331)
B♭B♭ D F
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
A7 chord on guitar (x02020)
A7A C♯ E G
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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Pretty chords: questions

What key is Pretty in?

Pretty by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of D minor (one flat: B♭).

What chords are in Pretty?

Pretty uses 7 chords: Dm, Dm/C, Bb, F, A, A7, C.

What is the chord progression of Pretty?

The main progression is Dm – Dm/C – Bb – F (i – i – VI – III).

Is Pretty easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes Am, F, C, E, E7, G (83% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 67% without a capo).

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