Melanie Martinez – Wheels On The Bus Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Melanie Martinez – Wheels On The Bus Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chords of Wheels On The Bus by Melanie Martinez on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
G
I’m just looking out the window and it’s cold outside
Bm                                                Em
There are two boys yelling behind me and I’m terrified
Em
Counting trees as they pass me by
G
And I’m trying not to look across the aisle
Bm
‘Cause Maya’s letting Dan put his hand up her skirt
Em
And she’s got her hand down his pants

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[Pre-Chorus]
G
I know the driver sees it
Bm                                           Em
I know he’s peeking in the rearview mirror
Em
He says nothing
G                             Bm
Trying to ignore it, it’s fking boring
Em
I’m quietly observing
D
I’m saying nothing

[Chorus]
G
No one’s watching us
Bm
Don’t give a fuck
Em
Wheels on the bus
G                                           Bm
I’m holding it down up in the front
Em
Wheels on the bus
G    Bm   Em
Ooh ooh, ooh
Em               G
Wheels on the bus

[Post-Chorus]
G C G

[Verse 2]
G
Now, I’ma light it up and pass it, puff, puff and pass it
Bm                                                         Em
Don’t be a dick and, baby, say “Come on, just pass it over here”
Em
Counting cars as they pass me by
G
And I’m trying not to look a row behind me
Bm
‘Cause Jason’s got his ass on the glass
Em
And I hate him, driver hit a bump fast

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[Pre-Chorus]
G
I know the driver sees it
Bm                                           Em
I know he’s peeking in the rearview mirror
Em
He says nothing
G                                           Bm
Trying to ignore it, it’s fucking boring
Em
I’m quietly observing
D
I’m saying nothing

[Chorus]
G
No one’s watching us
Bm
Don’t give a fck
Em
Wheels on the bus
G                             Bm
I’m holding it down up in the front
Em
Wheels on the bus
G     Bm     Em
Ooh ooh, ooh
Em                             G
Wheels on the bus

[Post-Chorus]
G C G

[Bridge]
G         Bm       Em
Ooh, ooh, oh, ooh
G
Wheels on the, on the bus
Bm                             Em
Ooh, ha, ooh, oh, ooh, ooh
Wheels on the bus

[Chorus]
G
No one’s watching us
Bm
Don’t give a fck
Em
Wheels on the bus
G               Bm
I’m holding it down up in the front
Em
Wheels on the bus
G
Ooh (Wheels on the bus)
Bm
Ooh (Wheels on the bus)
Em
Ooh
G
Wheels on the bus

How to play Wheels On The Bus: key, chords and progression

Wheels On The Bus by Melanie Martinez keeps coming home to G major (one sharp: F♯). You need 5 chords: G, Bm, Em, D and C.

The backbone of the song is G – Bm – Em – G (I – iii – vi – I in G major). In solfa, that is doh – mi – lah – doh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar almost every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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Wheels On The Bus chords: questions

What key is Wheels On The Bus in?

Wheels On The Bus by Melanie Martinez is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Wheels On The Bus?

Wheels On The Bus uses 5 chords: G, Bm, Em, D, C.

What is the chord progression of Wheels On The Bus?

The main progression is G – Bm – Em – G (I – iii – vi – I).

Is Wheels On The Bus easy to play on guitar?

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

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