Found Out About You Ukulele Chords – Gin Blossoms. This song uses the chords: C, D, Emi, Cadd9, G. You can change the key for free, as needed.
INTRO:
C D Emin D x4
“Found About You” History:
“Found Out About You” is a song by the American rock band Gin Blossoms, featured on their breakthrough album New Miserable Experience, which was released in 1992. The song itself was released as a single in 1993, and it became one of the band’s most successful and recognizable tracks.
Key Information:
- Title: Found Out About You
- Artist: Gin Blossoms
- Album: New Miserable Experience
- Release Date (Single): October 1993
- Genre: Alternative Rock, Jangle Pop
- Label: A&M Records
- Writer: Doug Hopkins
- Chart Performance:
- Peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Reached #3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart
Background:
The song was written by Doug Hopkins, the band’s lead guitarist and primary songwriter at the time. Hopkins had a significant influence on the early sound and lyrical tone of the Gin Blossoms, known for blending jangly guitars with emotionally resonant lyrics. However, tragically, he was fired from the band before the album’s commercial success and died by suicide in 1993, just as the band was gaining widespread popularity.
Themes and Style:
“Found Out About You” is notable for its melancholy lyrics, haunting melody, and dreamy, chiming guitar work—a hallmark of Hopkins’ style. The lyrics deal with themes of betrayal, heartbreak, and regret, which resonated strongly with audiences.
Notable Lyrics:
“Whispers at the bus stop
I heard about nights out in the school yard
I found out about you…”
The evocative imagery and emotional vulnerability in the lyrics helped make it a 1990s alternative radio staple.
