Medium Key: D 78 BPM
Iris
Goo Goo Dolls
Chords: D Em G Bm A
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
D – Em – G – D
[Chorus]
Bm – A – G – D
💡 Tips
- • Bm barre chord is the challenge
- • Great emotional song
- • From City of Angels soundtrack
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Spent 18 weeks at #1 on radio
- • From City of Angels (1998)
⏱️ Practice with Metronome
Set to 78 BPM for this song
How to Play "Iris" on Ukulele
"Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 5 simple chords (D, Em, G, Bm, A) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of D at around 78 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- D — Standard fingering
- Em — Standard fingering
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- Bm — Standard fingering
- A — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar medium songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.