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Dum Dums

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Dum Dums by Eels in the key of A

Intro
A

AHey, Partner, Why You So UpsetD?
DForgot Your AUmbrella, You Got Pretty WEet
DYou Don't Have To Take It Out On Me, AI Didn't Do A/G#Anything WF#mrong
GI Guess God Just Gave You A DFuse That Ain't Too ELong

Chorus
DI Wish The World Was Just A Beautiful APlace
DA Generous Smile Upon Each And Every AFace
F#mGood-Hearted People Sharing All The RBsus2iches
DBut The World's Chock-Full Of EDum-Dums And Little ABitches

AHey, Mister, Why Do You CarDe
DWhat I Do With AMyself? Do You Think That's EFair
DIf I'm Not Hurting No One, ATo Tell Me A/G#How To F#mBe?
GI Should Have The DRight To Be EFree

Chorus
DI Wish The World Was Just A Beautiful APlace
DA Generous Smile Upon Each And Every AFace
F#mThey Could Help Each Other Navigate Life's GBsus2litches
DBut The World's Chock-Full Of EDum-Dums And Little ABitches

Solo
Chords follow verse pattern :
A D A E D A A/G# F#m G D E

Chorus
DI Wish The World Was Just A Beautiful APlace
DA Generous Smile Upon Each And Every AFace
F#mOne Leg At A Time, We All Put On Our BBsus2ritches
DBut The World's Chock-Full Of EDum-Dums And Little ABitches
Yeah, DThe World's Chock-Full Of EDum-Dums And Little ABitches

E A/G#--3--    E Bsus2--0--
B --3--    B --0--
G --0--    G --2--
D --0--    D --2--
A --X--    A --0--
E --2--    E --0--

Eels - Dum Dums
Cookie Happened 2026
Copyright © – E Works Records
Licensed To – Play It Again Sam [Pias]

Interpreted By Lee Westmoreland
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Dum Dums?

The chords for Dum Dums are: A, D, E, A/G#, F#m, G, Bsus2

What is the original key of Dum Dums?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Dum Dums?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Dum Dums in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Dum Dums be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Dum Dums on ukulele?

Chord Dum Dums can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Dum Dums?

Dum Dums uses 7 chords: A, D, E, A/G#, F#m, G, Bsus2

What is the easiest way to play Dum Dums?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Dum Dums released in?

Dum Dums was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Dum Dums?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Dum Dums to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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