Key: Fm 117 BPM
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
Chords: Fm Bb Ab Db
Transpose: 0
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
Fm – Bb – Ab – Db
[Chorus]
Fm – Bb – Ab – Db
💡 Tips
- • Iconic riff
- • Same 4 chords throughout
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Released 1991
- • Defined grunge rock
⏱️ Practice with Metronome
Set to 117 BPM for this song
How to Play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on Ukulele
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 4 simple chords (Fm, Bb, Ab, Db) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of Fm at around 117 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
- Fm — Standard fingering
- Bb — Standard fingering
- Ab — Standard fingering
- Db — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar intermediate songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.