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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Bb · Gb · Eb · B · A · G
In Bloom Chords – Guitar
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Bb · Gb · Eb · B · A · G
In Bloom Chords – Ukulele
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Bb · Gb · Eb · B · A · G
In Bloom Chords – Piano
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Bb · Gb · Eb · B · A · G
In Bloom Chords – Banjo
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Bb · Gb · Eb · B · A · G
In Bloom Chords – Mandolin
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Bb · Gb · Eb · B · A · G
In Bloom Chords – Harmonica
Nirvana’s grunge anthem about a fan who doesn’t understand the music. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use power chords for the main riff and verses, switching to full open chords for the chorus.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E5
A5
E5
A5
G5
F#5
G5
F#5
G5
F#5
G5
Chorus
E
A
E
A
G
F#
G
Verse 2
E5
A5
E5
A5
G5
F#5
G5
F#5
G5
F#5
G5
Chorus
E
A
E
A
G
F#
G
Bridge
E5
A5
E5
A5
Verse 3
E5
A5
E5
A5
G5
F#5
G5
F#5
G5
F#5
G5
Chorus
E
A
E
A
G
F#
G
Outro
E
A
E
A
G
F#
G
E
A
E
A
G
F#
G
E
A
E
A
G
F#
G
Practice tip: Master the transition from the palm-muted power chord riff in the verses to the loud, ringing open chords in the chorus to capture the song’s dynamic shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "In Bloom"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Bb, Gb, Eb, B, A and G.
Is "In Bloom" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of B, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "In Bloom" in?
It is in the key of B.
Who wrote "In Bloom"?
It was written by Kurt Cobain, and released in 1991.