Chordyes

Lithium

Nirvana

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lithium by Nirvana in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Dm F# B5 G A#5 C5 A5 C5

Verse
Dm   F# Im SB5o HappGy BecauA#5se TodaC5y I FounA5d My FrieC5nds They'Dmre In My Head.
    F#Im SoB5 Ugly GThat's A#5Okay BeC5cause SoA5 Are You C5We Broke DmOur Mirrors. 
    F#SundaB5y MornGing Is A#5EverydaC5y For AlA5l I Care C5And I'm NDmot Scared.
    F#LightB5 My CaGndles IA#5n A DazC5e BecausA5e I've FoC5und God. Dm 

Pre-Chorus
    F#Yea..B5......G.......A#5.......C5........A5.... Yea.C5.........Dm...........
    F#Yea..B5......G.......A#5.......C5........A5.........C5.........Dm..........
    F#   B5    G      A#5    C5      A5       C5       Dm

Verse
Dm   F# I'm B5So LonGely ThaA#5t's OkaC5y I ShavA5ed My HeaC5d And I'mDm Not Sad
    F#And JB5ust MaGybe I'mA#5 To PlaC5in For AA5ll I've HC5eard But DmI'm Not Sure
    F#I'm SB5o ExciGted I CA#5an't WaC5it To MeA5et You ThC5ere I DonDm't Care.
    F#I'm SB5o HornGy ThatsA#5 Okay MC5y Will IA5s Good.  C5         Dm​

Pre-Chorus
    F#Yea..B5......G.......A#5.......C5........A5.... Yea.C5.........Dm...........
    F#Yea..B5......G.......A#5.......C5........A5.........C5.........Dm..........
    F#Yea..B5......G.......A#5.......C5........A5.........C5.........Dm.........

Chorus
    GI Like It IA#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    GI Miss You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    GI Love You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    GI Killed YoA#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    GI Like It IA#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    GI Miss You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    GI Love You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    GI Killed YoA#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

Verse
Dm   F# Im SB5o HappGy BecauA#5se TodaC5y I FounA5d My FrieC5nds They'Dmre In My Head.
    F#Im SoB5 Ugly GThat's A#5Okay BeC5cause SoA5 Are You C5We Broke DmOur Mirrors. 
    F#SundaB5y MornGing Is A#5EverydaC5y For AlA5l I Care C5And I'm NDmot Scared.
    F#LightB5 My CaGndles IA#5n A DazC5e BecausA5e I've FoC5und God. Dm 

Pre-Chorus
    F#Yea..B5......G.......A#5.......C5........A5.... Yea.C5.........Dm...........
    F#Yea..B5......G.......A#5.......C5........A5.........C5.........Dm..........
    F#   B5    G      A#5    C5      A5       C5       Dm

Chorus
    GI Like It IA#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    GI Miss You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    GI Love You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    GI Killed YoA#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack

    GI Like It IA#5'm Not Gonna Crack      
    GI Miss You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack
    GI Love You A#5I'm Not Gonna Crack 
    GI Killed YoA#5u I'm Not Gonna Crack
Also available in: Em (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lithium?

The chords for Lithium are: Dm, F#, B5, G, A#5, C5, A5

What is the original key of Lithium?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Lithium?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Lithium in another key?

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

Can Lithium be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Lithium on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Lithium?

Lithium uses 7 chords: Dm, F#, B5, G, A#5, C5, A5

What is the easiest way to play Lithium?

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 Lithium released in?

Lithium was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lithium?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lithium 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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