Tessa Violet – Bored Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Tessa Violet – Bored Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Bored by Tessa Violet on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
(One, two, three)

[Verse 1]
D
It’s 4 AM again
Bm
You think that I could sense a trend
G                                 A                        D
I’m stayin’ up too late just so I can stay awake

I wish I weren’t so self-obsessed (Oh-oh)
Bm
Wish that I could be the best (Oh-oh, oh)
G                                 A                                               D
Excited with my words, but I’m nervous and I’m bored

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[Chorus]
(Bored, hey!)
Bm
I’m so bored of wakin’ up, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
G
Bored of what’s inside my cup, I’m so bored (Bored, hey)
I’m exhausted by my heart
A
I’d feel good if only I could finish what I start
D
I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bm
I’m never tired in my bed, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
G
Of these thoughts inside my head, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bored of bein’ all alone
A
Just hopin’ I’d find purpose in these pictures on my phone

[Verse 2]
D
My new habit of the week (Oh-oh)
Bm
Sayin’ sorry when I speak (Oh-oh, oh)
G                                 A                                 D
I know that it’s no good, there’s no reason why I should
But it’s stuck inside my head (Oh-oh, oh)
Bm
And I can’t get out of bed (Oh-oh, oh)
G                                                 A                                 D
I don’t wanna be ignored, but I’m nervous and I’m bored

[Chorus]
(Bored, hey!)
Bm
I’m so bored of wakin’ up, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
G
Bored of what’s inside my cup, I’m so bored (Bored, hey)
I’m exhausted by my heart
A
I’d feel good if only I could finish what I start
D
I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bm
I’m never tired in my bed, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
G
Of these thoughts inside my head, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bored of bein’ all alone
A
Just hopin’ I’d find purpose in these pictures on my phone

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[Bridge]
(Bored, hey!)
D
Easier to throw up the flag
Bm
Well I don’t know
(Hey!)
Beat me up for bein’ a drag
G
Well I’ve been dinin’ I’m crazy
I’m filling up all these lies
A                                                                 D
Well I just wish you would love me, but I keep it all insiiide

[Chorus]
D
I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bm
I’m never tired in my bed, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
G
Of these thoughts inside my head, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bored of bein’ all alone
A
Just hopin’ I’d find purpose in these pictures on my phone
D
I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bm
I’m never tired in my bed, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
G
Of these thoughts inside my head, I’m so bored (Bored, hey!)
Bored of bein’ all alone
A
Just hopin’ I’d find purpose in these pictures on my phone

[Post-Chorus]
D
You look too hard then you see it’s a joke
Bm                                                                 G
And, yeah, you think you’re tapped but it’s nothin’ but smoke, oh-oh
You want it better but you, you only choke
A
Is this all there is? Is this all there is?
D
Is this all there is? Is this all there is?
Bm
Is this all there is? Is this all there

How to play Bored: key, chords and progression

Bored by Tessa Violet is in the key of B minor (two sharps: F♯, C♯). The song uses 4 chords: D, Bm, G and A.

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

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 7th fret and play the shapes G, Em, C, D (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Bm chord on guitar (x24432)
BmB D F♯
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E

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Bored chords: questions

What key is Bored in?

Bored by Tessa Violet is in the key of B minor (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Bored?

Bored uses 4 chords: D, Bm, G, A.

What is the chord progression of Bored?

The main progression is D – Bm – G – A (III – i – VI – VII).

Is Bored easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 7th fret and play the shapes G, Em, C, D (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo).

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