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Ironic Chords – Guitar
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This pattern uses Down (D) and Up (U) strums; keep your strumming hand relaxed and consistent.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G
An old man turned ninety-eight
C G
He won the lottery and died the next day
G
It’s a black fly in your Chardonnay
C G
It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 2
G
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
C G
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
G
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
C G
And as the plane crashed down he thought, “Well, isn’t this nice?”
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 3
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C G
When you think everything’s okay and everything’s going right
G
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out when
C G
You think everything’s gone wrong and everything blows up
G
In your face
Bridge
C
A traffic jam when you’re already late
G
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
C
It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
G
It’s meeting the man of my dreams
C G
And then meeting his beautiful wife
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
G C G
A little too ironic, yeah, I really do think
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Outro
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
G
Helping you out
Practice tip: The chords G and C are the main two; practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ironic"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ironic" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ironic" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ironic"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
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Ironic Chords – Ukulele
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This pattern uses Down (D) and Up (U) strums; keep your strumming hand relaxed and consistent.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G
An old man turned ninety-eight
C G
He won the lottery and died the next day
G
It’s a black fly in your Chardonnay
C G
It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 2
G
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
C G
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
G
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
C G
And as the plane crashed down he thought, “Well, isn’t this nice?”
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 3
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C G
When you think everything’s okay and everything’s going right
G
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out when
C G
You think everything’s gone wrong and everything blows up
G
In your face
Bridge
C
A traffic jam when you’re already late
G
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
C
It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
G
It’s meeting the man of my dreams
C G
And then meeting his beautiful wife
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
G C G
A little too ironic, yeah, I really do think
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Outro
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
G
Helping you out
Practice tip: The chords G and C are the main two; practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ironic"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ironic" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ironic" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ironic"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
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Ironic Chords – Piano
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This pattern uses Down (D) and Up (U) strums; keep your strumming hand relaxed and consistent.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G
An old man turned ninety-eight
C G
He won the lottery and died the next day
G
It’s a black fly in your Chardonnay
C G
It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 2
G
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
C G
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
G
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
C G
And as the plane crashed down he thought, “Well, isn’t this nice?”
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 3
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C G
When you think everything’s okay and everything’s going right
G
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out when
C G
You think everything’s gone wrong and everything blows up
G
In your face
Bridge
C
A traffic jam when you’re already late
G
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
C
It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
G
It’s meeting the man of my dreams
C G
And then meeting his beautiful wife
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
G C G
A little too ironic, yeah, I really do think
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Outro
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
G
Helping you out
Practice tip: The chords G and C are the main two; practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ironic"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ironic" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ironic" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ironic"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
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Ironic Chords – Banjo
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This pattern uses Down (D) and Up (U) strums; keep your strumming hand relaxed and consistent.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G
An old man turned ninety-eight
C G
He won the lottery and died the next day
G
It’s a black fly in your Chardonnay
C G
It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 2
G
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
C G
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
G
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
C G
And as the plane crashed down he thought, “Well, isn’t this nice?”
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 3
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C G
When you think everything’s okay and everything’s going right
G
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out when
C G
You think everything’s gone wrong and everything blows up
G
In your face
Bridge
C
A traffic jam when you’re already late
G
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
C
It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
G
It’s meeting the man of my dreams
C G
And then meeting his beautiful wife
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
G C G
A little too ironic, yeah, I really do think
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Outro
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
G
Helping you out
Practice tip: The chords G and C are the main two; practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ironic"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ironic" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ironic" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ironic"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
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Ironic Chords – Mandolin
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This pattern uses Down (D) and Up (U) strums; keep your strumming hand relaxed and consistent.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G
An old man turned ninety-eight
C G
He won the lottery and died the next day
G
It’s a black fly in your Chardonnay
C G
It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 2
G
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
C G
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
G
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
C G
And as the plane crashed down he thought, “Well, isn’t this nice?”
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 3
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C G
When you think everything’s okay and everything’s going right
G
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out when
C G
You think everything’s gone wrong and everything blows up
G
In your face
Bridge
C
A traffic jam when you’re already late
G
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
C
It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
G
It’s meeting the man of my dreams
C G
And then meeting his beautiful wife
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
G C G
A little too ironic, yeah, I really do think
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Outro
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
G
Helping you out
Practice tip: The chords G and C are the main two; practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ironic"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ironic" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ironic" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ironic"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ironic Chords – Harmonica
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This pattern uses Down (D) and Up (U) strums; keep your strumming hand relaxed and consistent.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G
An old man turned ninety-eight
C G
He won the lottery and died the next day
G
It’s a black fly in your Chardonnay
C G
It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 2
G
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
C G
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
G
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
C G
And as the plane crashed down he thought, “Well, isn’t this nice?”
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Verse 3
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C G
When you think everything’s okay and everything’s going right
G
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out when
C G
You think everything’s gone wrong and everything blows up
G
In your face
Bridge
C
A traffic jam when you’re already late
G
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
C
It’s like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
G
It’s meeting the man of my dreams
C G
And then meeting his beautiful wife
G C
And isn’t it ironic, don’t you think?
G C G
A little too ironic, yeah, I really do think
Chorus
G
It’s like rain on your wedding day
C
It’s a free ride when you’ve already paid
G
It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take
C G
And who would’ve thought, it figures
Outro
G
Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
C
And life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
G
Helping you out
Practice tip: The chords G and C are the main two; practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ironic"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Ironic" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ironic" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Ironic"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.