YUKON

How to play YUKON by Justin Bieber on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 5 you play Dm, Gm, Am, G, A, C, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is worth learning because it sits in a smooth minor groove that feels steady and modern at about 120 BPM. You get a cool, controlled vibe that sounds good even with simple strumming, so it is a strong pick if you want something musical without being too busy.

The chart uses a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so your left hand gets both comfort and a little workout. Dm, C, D, and F are the easier shapes, while Gm and Cm ask for cleaner barre pressure. The main change to watch is the move from Gm to Cm and then into Dm, since that shift can slow you down if your hand is not set early.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly: Gm - Cm - Dm - Gm. Once that feels smooth, add the open shapes in short pairs and keep your fretting hand close to the strings. Then bring the tempo up in small steps until you can stay relaxed through the full pattern.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.