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Just 2 Chords: Play Nirvana’s “Something in the Way”

BeginnerStrummingMarty Music
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1:59·64K views·Jul 2025·Released 1991·Taught by Marty Music
StrummingAlternativeKey of B minor50 BPM
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Chords

i-III-VII-VI

What you'll learn

  • How to play the two main chords (D and F#m)
  • Basic strumming pattern for the song
  • How to create a moody grunge sound with minimal technique

About this lesson

Yes, it really is that easy. Just two chords—D and F#m—and you’ve got one of Nirvana’s darkest, most iconic songs. No solos, no fancy strumming. Just raw, moody grunge at its simplest. Grab your guitar and get brooding.

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