Easy Key: D 148 BPM
Mr. Brightside
The Killers
Chords: D G Bm A
Transpose: 0
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
D – G – Bm – A
[Chorus]
D – G – Bm – A
💡 Tips
- • Same 4 chords throughout
- • Bm barre is the challenge
- • 2000s essential
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Released 2004
- • Longest-charting song in UK history
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How to Play "Mr. Brightside" on Ukulele
"Mr. Brightside" by The Killers is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 4 simple chords (D, G, Bm, A) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.
The song is played in the key of D at around 148 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
- G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
- Bm — Standard fingering
- A — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar easy songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.