Should I Stay Or Should I Go Ukulele Chords – The Clash. This song uses the chords: D, G, A, F. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Should I Stay Or Should I Go Ukulele Chords – The Clash
INTRO:
D G D x4
VERSE 1:
Darlin’ you got to let me knowD G D
Should I stay or should I go?D G D
If you say that you are mineG F G
I’ll be here ’til the end of timeD G D
So you got to let me knowA
Should I stay or should I go?D G D
VERSE 2:
It’s always tease tease teaseD G D
You’re happy when I’m on my kneesD G D
One day is fine and next is blackG F G
So if you want me off your backD G D
Well come on and let me knowA
Should I stay or should I go?D G D
CHORUS 1:
Should I stay or should I Dgo now?G D
Should I stay or should I Dgo now?G D
If I go there will be GtroubleF G
And if I stay it will be DdoubleG D
So come on and let me Aknow
VERSE 3:
This indecision’s buggin’ me
D (indeGcisión me moDlesta)
If you don’t want me, set me free (Si no me quieres, librame)
Exactly whom I’m supposed to be
D (Si no me Gquieres libra Dme)
Don’t you know which clothes even fit me?
D (No sabes que Gropas me quedDa)
Come on and let me know
A (Me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I blow?
D (¿Me debo Gir o quedarDme?)
INST.:
D G D Split
D G D
(D¿Yo me enGfrío o lo Dsoplo?)
D G D
A
D G D
CHORUS 2:
Should I stay or should I Dgo now?
(D¿Yo me enGfrío o lo Dsoplo?)
Should I stay or should I Dgo now?
(D¿Yo me enGfrío o lo Dsoplo?)
If I go there will be Gtrouble
(Si me Fvoy, va a haber pelGigro)
And if I stay it will be Ddouble
(Si me Gquedo sera el Ddoble)
So you gotta let me Aknow
(Me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I Dblow?
(D¿Yo me enGfrío o lo Dsoplo?)
CHORUS 3:
Should I stay or should I Dgo now?
(D¿Yo me enGfrío o lo Dsoplo?)
If I go there will be Gtrouble
(Si me Fvoy, va a haber pelGigro)
And if I stay it will be Ddouble
(Si me Gquedo sera el Ddoble)
So you gotta let me Aknow
(Me tienes que decir)
Should I cool it or should I Dgo?
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“Should I Stay Or Should I Go” History:
“Should I Stay or Should I Go” is one of the most iconic songs by the British punk rock band The Clash. Here’s a full overview:
🎵 Basic Information
- Artist: The Clash
- Song: Should I Stay or Should I Go
- Album: Combat Rock
- Release Date: May 1982
- Writers: Mick Jones, Joe Strummer
- Genre: Punk rock, hard rock
- Length: 3:09
- Label: CBS
📖 Background and Meaning
The song was written and sung by Mick Jones, the band’s lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist. It plays on the universal theme of indecision in relationships. The lyrics express emotional uncertainty—should the singer remain in a troubled relationship, or leave?
Despite its simplicity, the message resonates because of its emotional honesty and raw delivery. The chorus (“If I go there will be trouble / And if I stay it will be double”) sums up the torment of staying in a toxic situation versus the fear of the unknown.
There’s long been speculation that the song reflected Mick Jones’s tensions within the band, which eventually led to his departure in 1983.
🌍 Bilingual Twist
One unique feature of the song is its use of Spanish backing vocals. The shouted Spanish lines were recorded by Joe Strummer and associate Joe Ely, who translated Jones’s English lyrics phonetically. The bilingual delivery gave the song an extra punch and helped it stand out internationally.
📈 Chart Performance
- Originally, the song peaked at #17 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
- In 1991, a Levi’s commercial brought the song back into public attention, and it was re-released—this time reaching #1 in the UK.
🎸 Musical Style
Musically, the song is classic punk rock with a lean toward hard rock. It’s driven by a simple, catchy guitar riff and an anthemic shout-along chorus. The production is more polished than early Clash material, reflecting the band’s evolution.
🎬 Cultural Impact
- Used in numerous films, shows, and commercials.
- Most notably featured in Netflix’s Stranger Things, reigniting interest among a younger audience.
- The track remains a staple of classic rock radio and is widely covered and referenced in pop culture.
🎤 Legacy
“Should I Stay or Should I Go” is now considered one of The Clash’s signature songs, often serving as an accessible gateway for new listeners to explore the band’s deeper punk and political catalog.
