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Dumb and Poetic Chords

Dominic Fike Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Dumb and Poetic Chords – Guitar

Dominic Fike’s introspective track about youthful confusion and artistic expression. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Verse 2

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Bridge

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Practice tip: Master the simple C-F-G progression before adding the Am in the bridge for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dumb and Poetic"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Dumb and Poetic" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dumb and Poetic" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dumb and Poetic"?

It was written by Dominic Fike, and released in 2023.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Dumb and Poetic Chords – Ukulele

Dominic Fike’s introspective track about youthful confusion and artistic expression. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Verse 2

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Bridge

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Practice tip: Master the simple C-F-G progression before adding the Am in the bridge for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dumb and Poetic"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Dumb and Poetic" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dumb and Poetic" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dumb and Poetic"?

It was written by Dominic Fike, and released in 2023.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Dumb and Poetic Chords – Piano

Dominic Fike’s introspective track about youthful confusion and artistic expression. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Verse 2

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Bridge

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Practice tip: Master the simple C-F-G progression before adding the Am in the bridge for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dumb and Poetic"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Dumb and Poetic" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dumb and Poetic" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dumb and Poetic"?

It was written by Dominic Fike, and released in 2023.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Dumb and Poetic Chords – Banjo

Dominic Fike’s introspective track about youthful confusion and artistic expression. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Verse 2

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Bridge

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Practice tip: Master the simple C-F-G progression before adding the Am in the bridge for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dumb and Poetic"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Dumb and Poetic" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dumb and Poetic" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dumb and Poetic"?

It was written by Dominic Fike, and released in 2023.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Dumb and Poetic Chords – Mandolin

Dominic Fike’s introspective track about youthful confusion and artistic expression. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Verse 2

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Bridge

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Practice tip: Master the simple C-F-G progression before adding the Am in the bridge for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dumb and Poetic"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Dumb and Poetic" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dumb and Poetic" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dumb and Poetic"?

It was written by Dominic Fike, and released in 2023.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Dumb and Poetic Chords – Harmonica

Dominic Fike’s introspective track about youthful confusion and artistic expression. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Verse 2

C

I’m dumb and poetic

F G

I’m a loser with a new addiction

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Bridge

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Am

I’m a kid with a rocket

F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Chorus

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

F G

I’m a kid with a rocket

C F

I’m a kid with a rocket ship

G C

I’m a kid with a rocket

Practice tip: Master the simple C-F-G progression before adding the Am in the bridge for a smooth performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dumb and Poetic"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Dumb and Poetic" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dumb and Poetic" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dumb and Poetic"?

It was written by Dominic Fike, and released in 2023.