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A popular rock band on the Chords for Beginners blog. The Nirvana was founded by the Croatian descent bassist Krist Novoselic and guitarist Kurt Cobain. The Chords for Beginner’s blog presents four of their best guitar songs with lyrics and chords. Nirvana Members: Kurt Cobain – guitar, vocals; Dave Grohl – drums; Krist Novoselic – bass guitar. A significant part of the band's songs were written by Kurt Cobain, but Krist and Dave also contributed to the success.

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1. Nirvana - Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam chords
2. Nirvana - Smells like teen spirit chords
3. Nirvana - Come as you are chords
4. Nirvana - Heart shaped box chords
5. Nirvana - Where did you sleep last night chords
6. Nirvana - Lithium chords

 

The history of the band started in a small town called Aberdeen, where the members of Nirvana were raised. Dave Grohl, former drummer for the punk band Scream, joined Nirvana in 1990. The group released their first record, Bleach in 1989. It only sold out about 35,000 copies. In the year of 1991 they released the album called Nevernind, wich became a gold album. At a time when metal was extraordinarily popular, Nevermind signaled a cultural shift in the music industry. The album helped the band become famous, and get a superstar status. The opening song “Smells like teen spirit” became the band's most successful composition. On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain’s body was found in his home in Seattle. The cause of death was determined to be suicide. This tragic event ended the Nirvana's brief run. Take a look on Lynyrd Skynyrd chords

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Chords for Beginners: Nirvana – Jesus don’t want me for a sunbeam

A nice song by Nirvana.  Jesus don’t want me for a sunbeam was originally performed by a scottish band The Vaselines. The guitar chords used in this easy guitar tab: D, C and G major.

Chords: "Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam" by Nirvana

Guitar chords: D, C and G major guitar chord
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Chords for beginners: "Jesus don't want me for a sunbeam" by Nirvana - chord illustrations

Intro:  D  C  G

D                C                   G

Jesus, don't want me for a sunbeam
D                    C                      G

Sunbeams are never made like me
D                           C
Don't expect me to cry,
                 G

For all the reasons you had to die
D              C                       G

Don't ever ask your love of me
D                               C
Don't expect me to cry
D                              C

Don't expect me to lie
D                               C        G

Don't expect me to die for me
C  C  G...
Jesus, don't want me for a sunbeam
Sunbeams are never made like me
Don't expect me to cry,
For all the reasons you had to die
Don't ever ask your love of me
Intro:  D  C  G
D  C  D  C...

Don't expect me to cry
Don't expect me to lie
Don't expect me to die for me
C  C  G...
Jesus, don't want me for a sunbeam
Sunbeams are never made like me
Don't expect me to cry,
For all the reasons you had to die
Don't ever ask your love of me
D  C  D  C...
Don't expect me to cry... (2x)

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Chords for Beginners: Nirvana – Smells like teen spirit

Next song from Nirvana on the Chords for Beginners blog: Smell like teen spirit. It’s a song that made Nirvana famous. Guitar chords: E, A, G and C major. 

Guitar chords for beginners: "Smells like teen spirit" by Nirvana

Guitar chords: E, A, G and C major guitar chord
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Smells like teen spirit" by Nirvana - chord illustrations

 

E       A       G            C               E

Load up on guns and bring your friends
       A       G          C      E

It's fun to lose and to pretend
         A       G       C             E

She's over-bored and self-assured
      A      G          C      E

Oh no, I know a dirty word

E         A      G      C

Hello, hello, hello, how low.
Hello, hello, hello, how low.
Hello, hello, hello, how low.
Hello, hello, hello

E                                A           G

With the lights out, it's less dangerous
C             E             A      G

Here we are now, entertain us
C         E        A          G

I feel stupid and contagious
C             E             A      G

Here we are now, entertain us

C         E   A      G

A mulatto, an albino
C          E     A       G

A mosquito, my libido
C

Yeah, hey, yay

E  A  G  C...

I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end

E  A  G  C...

Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello

E  A  G  C...

With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us

C  E  A  G...

A mulatto, an albino
A mosquito, my libido
Yeah, hey, yay

E  A  G  C...

And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it's hard to find
Oh well, whatever, nevermind

E  A  G  C...

Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello

E  A  G  C...

With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us

A denial, a denial
A denial ...

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Chords for Beginners: Nirvana – Come as you are

Come as you are from Nirvana; Chords in the easy guitar tab: Em, D, Am and C major. There you go, play with fun on your guitar!

Guitar chords for beginners: "Come As You Are" by Nirvana

Guitar chords: Em, D, Am and C major guitar chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Come as you are" by Nirvana - chord illustrations

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Em                 D               Em

Come as you are, as you were,
        D               Em

As I want you to be
         D              Em               D        Em

As a friend, as a friend, as an old enemy.
Em            D              Em

Take your time, hurry up
                       D                   Em

The choice is yours, don't be late.
            D             Em              D            Em D

Take a rest, as a friend, as an old memoria  yeh
Em       D Em       D  Em    D

Memoria, memoria, memoria.
Em  D  Em  D...
Come dowsed in mud, soaked in bleach
As I want you to be 

As a trend, as a friend, as an old memoria

memoria, memoria, memoria.

Am       C                 Am               C
And I swear that I don't have a gun
         Am                C

No I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun

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Em  D...
Memoria, memoria, memoria,

Memoria - and I don't have a gun
Am  C  Am  C...
And I swear that I don't have a gun
No I don't have a gun (4x)
Memoria, memoria

How to play chords in Nirvana's songs as a beginner?

Playing Nirvana songs on guitar is a great way to dive into the world of grunge rock, known for its raw simplicity and emotional depth. Many of their iconic tracks feature straightforward power chords and simple strumming patterns, making them accessible for beginners. "Smells Like Teen Spirit," for instance, primarily uses four power chords, with a rhythmic, aggressive strumming pattern that captures the song's rebellious energy.

"Come As You Are", „Where did you sleep last night”, „Jesus don’t want me for a sunbeam” or „Lithium” offers an easy yet iconic riff, centered around simple guitar chords. Nirvana’s music often emphasizes feel and attitude over technical prowess, allowing players to focus on the emotive delivery rather than complex fingerwork.

Strumming along to Nirvana’s songs helps guitarists develop a sense of rhythm and dynamics, key elements in grunge music. Overall, Nirvana’s accessible chords and compelling strumming patterns make their repertoire an excellent choice for guitarists looking to channel the spirit of 90s rock.

Chords for Beginners: Nirvana – Heart shaped box

Another guitar song with guitar chords from Nirvana: Heart shaped box. Guitar chords: A, F, D major. In the refrain you can use the A5, F5, D5 chords instead of the simple A, F, D guitar chords.

A    F           D                   A     F      D

She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak
A             F            D                                A   F      D

I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks
A              F         D                     A   F    D

I've been drawn into your magnet tar-pit trap
A       F           D                      A      F            D

I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black
A      F    D
Hey! Wait! I've got a new complaint
A    F           D

Forever in debt to your priceless advice  (3x)
                F        D

Your advice
A  F  D...
Meat-eating orchids forgive no one just yet
Cut myself on angel's hair and baby's breath
Broken hymen of your highness I'm left back
Throw down your umbilical noose so I can climb right back
A  F  D...
Hey! Wait! I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice  (3x)
Your advice
A  F  D...
She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak
I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks
I've been drawn into your magnet tar-pit trap
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black
A  F  D...
Hey! Wait! I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice  (3x)
Your advice
Your advice

Your advice.

Chords: Nirvana – Where did you sleep last night

The first song on the Chords for Beginners blog from Nirvana: Where did you sleep last night. Guitar chords in the song: Am, D, C and E major.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Where did you sleep last night" by Nirvana

Guitar chords: Am, D, C and E major
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Chords for beginners: "Where did you sleep last night" by Nirvana - chord illustrations

Am                            D      C

My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
              E                                 Am
Tell me where did you sleep last night
Am
In the pines, in the pines
                  D                    C
Where the sun don't ever shine
              E                               Am
I would shiver the whole night through
Am  D  C  E...
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Am  D  C  E...
Her husband, was a hard working man
Just about a mile from here
His head was found in a driving wheel
But his body never was found
Am  D  C  E...
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Am  D  C  E...
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Am  D  C  E...
My girl, my girl, don't lie to me
Tell me where did you sleep last night
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through
Am  D  C  E...
My girl, my girl, where will you go
I'm going where the cold wind blows
In the pines, in the pines
Where the sun don't ever shine
I would shiver the whole night through.

Chords for Beginners: Nirvana – Lithium

Now you can practice the bar chords with Nirvana – Lithium. Guitar chords in the song: D, F#, F#m, Bm, G, Bb, C, A major guitar chords. Stay with the Chords for Beginners!

Guitar chords for beginners: "Lithium" by Nirvana

Guitar chords: D, F#, F#m, Bm, G, Bb, C and A major
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Lithium" by Nirvana - chord illustrations

D F#   Bm  G  Bb  C  A  C

D

F#       Bm      G          Bb        C              A

I'm so happy 'cause today I've found my friends ...
C                   Dm

They're in my head
F#      Bm   B              Bb             C        A

I'm so ugly, but that's okay, 'cause so are you ...
C                           Dm

We've broken our mirrors
F#         Bm      G           Bb      C     A

Sunday morning is everyday for all I care ...
C                  Dm

And I'm not scared
F#           Bm      G     Bb               C             G       C

Light my candles, in a daze, 'cause I've found god
D  F#m  Bm  G  Bb  C  A  C...
Yeah, yeah, yeah (6x)
F#   Bm  G  Bb   C   A...
I'm so lonely, but that's okay, I shaved my head ...
And I'm not sad
And just maybe I'm to blame for all I've heard ...
But I'm not sure
I'm so excited, I can't wait to meet you there ...
But I don't care
I'm so horny, but that's okay ...
My will is good
D  F#m  Bm  G  Bb  C  A  C...
Yeah, yeah, yeah (6x)
G     Bb        G          Bb      G
      I like it - I'm not gonna crack
   Bb            G         Bb       G

I miss you - I'm not gonna crack
I love you - I'm not gonna crack
I killed you - I'm not gonna crack
F#   Bm  G  Bb   C   A...
I'm so happy 'cause today I've found my friends ...
They're in my head
I'm so ugly, but that's okay, 'cause so are you ...
We've broken our mirrors
Sunday morning is everyday for all I care ...
And I'm not scared
Light my candles in a daze ...
'Cause I've found god
D  F#m  Bm  G  Bb  C  A  C...
Yeah, yeah, yeah (6x)
G Bb       G          Bb        G
I like it - I'm not gonna crack
I miss you - I'm not gonna crack
I love you - I'm not gonna crack
I killed you - I'm not gonna crack

 

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