Hey Jealousy Ukulele Chords – Gin Blossoms. This song uses the chords: D, E, F#min, A. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Hey Jealousy Ukulele Chords – Gin Blossoms
INTRO:
D E F#min E x4
VERSE:
There’s only Done thing I couldn’t EstartF#min E D6/9 D
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“Hey Jealousy” History:
### 🎵 **Song Overview**
– **Title:** *Hey Jealousy*
– **Artist:** *Gin Blossoms*
– **Album:** *New Miserable Experience*
– **Release Date:** June 1, 1992 (single released in 1993)
– **Genre:** Alternative rock / jangle pop
– **Length:** 3:56
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### 🧠 **Background & Meaning**
“Hey Jealousy” was written by **Doug Hopkins**, the band’s original lead guitarist and primary songwriter. The lyrics touch on themes of **regret**, **lost love**, and **self-destructive behavior**. It’s basically a plea to a former lover to give things another shot, knowing full well that he’s messed up before.
The line:
> *“Tomorrow we can drive around this town / And let the cops chase us around…”*
captures that bittersweet blend of freedom and futility — classic slacker romanticism from the early ’90s.
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### 💔 **Tragic Backstory**
Doug Hopkins struggled with alcoholism and depression. Sadly, he was fired from the band shortly after the album was recorded and tragically took his own life not long after the album was released. “Hey Jealousy” became a posthumous tribute to his songwriting talent.
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### 📈 **Chart Performance**
– Peaked at **#25** on the *Billboard Hot 100* in 1993.
– Became the Gin Blossoms’ breakthrough hit and remains their signature song.
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### 🎧 **Musical Style**
– Catchy **jangly guitar riffs** (influenced by bands like R.E.M. and The Byrds).
– Infectious melodies with **emotionally charged lyrics**.
– Despite its upbeat sound, the lyrical content is actually quite dark and introspective.
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### 🗣️ **Cultural Impact**
“Hey Jealousy” is often considered one of the defining tracks of early ’90s alt-rock. It’s been used in films, TV shows, and continues to show up in nostalgic playlists. The song represents that moment right before grunge fully took over — pop-infused rock with a wounded heart.
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