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Shiny Happy People Ukulele Chords
These are the chords used in the original REM recording
Looking for Shiny Happy People ukulele chords?
B - E - A - F#m - A5 - G - Em - Bm - C - E7
How to play Shiny Happy People on Ukulele
Start here — learn the chords & song structure
✔ Follow the Lyric & Chord Sheet
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The chords are slightly unusual — but key to getting the real feel of the song
— Play it Like the Record
Playing demo and backing track coming soon
1991 hit single from REM. Michael Stipe described it as "optimistic bubblegum pop"
Key: B
same as original record
Techniques:
Chef's Kiss
Pinky Muting
Chords: B - E - A - F#m - A5 - G - Em - Bm - C - E7
Q: What key is Shiny Happy People in on ukulele?
A: B Major (same as original record)
Q: What chords are used in Shiny Happy People on ukulele?
A: B - E - A - F#m - A5 - G - Em - Bm - C - E7 The chords are slightly unusual. The feel comes from playing using the correct techniques to get that rhythm and feel
Q: Why doesn't Shiny Happy People sound right on my Ukulele?
A: To really sound like the original record, your ukulele setup is critical — including a Low G string and a tenor ukulele.
👉 See the Getting Started guide to set up your ukulele for this playing style.
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