{"id":25990,"date":"2023-05-31T17:19:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T16:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=25990"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:38:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:38:20","slug":"easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"42 Easy Ukulele Songs for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#Why_weve_chosen_these_songs\" >Why we&#8217;ve chosen these songs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#Basic_chords_youll_need\" >Basic chords you&#8217;ll need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#Easy_ukulele_songs_for_beginners\" >Easy ukulele songs for beginners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#1_%E2%80%9CRiptide%E2%80%9D_by_Vance_Joy\" >1. &#8220;Riptide&#8221; by Vance Joy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#2_%E2%80%9CSomewhere_Over_the_Rainbow%E2%80%9D_by_Isreal_Kamakawiwoole_IZ\" >2. &#8220;Somewhere Over the Rainbow&#8221; by Isreal Kamakawiwo&#8217;ole (IZ)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#3_%E2%80%9CIm_Yours%E2%80%9D_by_Jason_Mraz\" >3. &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; by Jason Mraz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#4_%E2%80%9CHey_Soul_Sister%E2%80%9D_by_Train\" >4. &#8220;Hey, Soul Sister&#8221; by Train<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#5_%E2%80%9CFlowers%E2%80%9D_by_Miley_Cyrus\" >5. &#8220;Flowers&#8221; by Miley Cyrus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#6_%E2%80%9C8%E2%80%9D_by_Billie_Eilish\" >6. &#8220;8&#8221; by Billie Eilish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#7_%E2%80%9CDrivers_License%E2%80%9D_by_Olivia_Rodrigo\" >7. &#8220;Driver&#8217;s License&#8221; by Olivia Rodrigo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#8_%E2%80%9CBrown_Eyed_Girl%E2%80%9D_by_Van_Morrison\" >8. &#8220;Brown Eyed Girl&#8221; by Van Morrison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#9_%E2%80%9CWhat_a_Wonderful_World%E2%80%9D_by_Louis_Armstrong\" >9. &#8220;What a Wonderful World&#8221; by Louis Armstrong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#10_%E2%80%9CSweet_Caroline%E2%80%9D_by_Neil_Diamond\" >10. &#8220;Sweet Caroline&#8221; by Neil Diamond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#11_%E2%80%9CYesterday%E2%80%9D_by_The_Beatles\" >11. &#8220;Yesterday&#8221; by The Beatles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#12_%E2%80%9CDancing_in_the_Moonlight%E2%80%9D_by_Toploader\" >12. &#8220;Dancing in the Moonlight&#8221; by Toploader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#13_%E2%80%9CSweet_Child_O_Mine%E2%80%9D_by_Guns_%E2%80%98n_Roses\" >13. &#8220;Sweet Child O&#8217; Mine&#8221; by Guns &#8216;n&#8217; Roses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#14_%E2%80%9CHappy%E2%80%9D_by_Pharrell_Williams\" >14. &#8220;Happy&#8221; by Pharrell Williams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#15_%E2%80%9CZombie%E2%80%9D_by_The_Cranberries\" >15. &#8220;Zombie&#8221; by The Cranberries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#16_%E2%80%9CThree_Little_Birds%E2%80%9D_by_Bob_Marley\" >16. &#8220;Three Little Birds&#8221; by Bob Marley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#17_%E2%80%9CImagine%E2%80%9D_by_John_Lennon\" >17. &#8220;Imagine&#8221; by John Lennon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#18_%E2%80%9CA_Horse_with_No_Name%E2%80%9D_by_America\" >18. &#8220;A Horse with No Name&#8221; by America<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#19_%E2%80%9CLa_Bamba%E2%80%9D_by_Ritchie_Valens\" >19. &#8220;La Bamba&#8221; by Ritchie Valens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#20_%E2%80%9CJolene%E2%80%9D_by_Dolly_Parton\" >20. &#8220;Jolene&#8221; by Dolly Parton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#21_%E2%80%9CTwist_and_Shout%E2%80%9D_by_The_BeatlesThe_Top_Notes\" >21. &#8220;Twist and Shout&#8221; by The Beatles\/The Top Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#22_%E2%80%9CBad_Moon_Rising%E2%80%9D_by_Credence_Clearwater_Revival\" >22. &#8220;Bad Moon Rising&#8221; by Credence Clearwater Revival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#23_%E2%80%9CSweet_Home_Alabama%E2%80%9D_by_Lynyrd_Skynyrd\" >23. &#8220;Sweet Home Alabama&#8221; by Lynyrd Skynyrd<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#24_%E2%80%9CHallelujah%E2%80%9D_by_Jeff_Buckley\" >24. &#8220;Hallelujah&#8221; by Jeff Buckley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#25_%E2%80%9CStand_By_Me%E2%80%9D_by_Ben_E_King\" >25. &#8220;Stand By Me&#8221; by Ben E. King<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#26_%E2%80%9CYellow%E2%80%9D_by_Coldplay\" >26. &#8220;Yellow&#8221; by Coldplay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#27_%E2%80%9CLittle_Talks%E2%80%9D_by_Of_Monsters_and_Men\" >27. &#8220;Little Talks&#8221; by Of Monsters and Men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#28_%E2%80%9CAll_Star%E2%80%9D_by_Smash_Mouth\" >28. &#8220;All Star&#8221; by Smash Mouth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#29_%E2%80%9CHeart_of_Gold%E2%80%9D_by_Neil_Young\" >29. &#8220;Heart of Gold&#8221; by Neil Young<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#30_%E2%80%9CStay_With_Me%E2%80%9D_by_Sam_Smith\" >30. &#8220;Stay With Me&#8221; by Sam Smith<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#31_%E2%80%9CAll_Of_Me%E2%80%9D_by_John_Legend\" >31. &#8220;All Of Me&#8221; by John Legend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#32_%E2%80%9CThe_Show%E2%80%9D_by_Lenka\" >32. &#8220;The Show&#8221; by Lenka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#33_%E2%80%9CThe_Real_Slim_Shady%E2%80%9D_by_Eminem\" >33. &#8220;The Real Slim Shady&#8221; by Eminem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#34_%E2%80%9CI_Miss_You%E2%80%9D_by_Blink_182\" >34. &#8220;I Miss You&#8221; by Blink 182<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#35_%E2%80%9CIt_Was_A_Good_Day%E2%80%9D_by_Ice_Cube\" >35. &#8220;It Was A Good Day&#8221; by Ice Cube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#36_%E2%80%9CHey_Ya%E2%80%9D_by_Outkast\" >36. &#8220;Hey Ya&#8221; by Outkast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#37_%E2%80%9CI_Wanna_Be_Sedated%E2%80%9D_by_The_Ramones\" >37. &#8220;I Wanna Be Sedated&#8221; by The Ramones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#38_%E2%80%9CShake_It_Off%E2%80%9D_by_Taylor_Swift\" >38. &#8220;Shake It Off&#8221; by Taylor Swift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#39_%E2%80%9CTake_On_Me%E2%80%9D_by_Aha\" >39. &#8220;Take On Me&#8221; by Aha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#40_%E2%80%9CBasket_Case%E2%80%9D_by_Green_Day\" >40. &#8220;Basket Case&#8221; by Green Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#41_%E2%80%9CBudapest%E2%80%9D_by_George_Ezra\" >41. &#8220;Budapest&#8221; by George Ezra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#42_%E2%80%9CThe_Final_Countdown%E2%80%9D_by_Europe\" >42. &#8220;The Final Countdown&#8221; by Europe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#Our_top_tips\" >Our top tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#What_are_the_easiest_songs_to_play_on_ukulele\" >What are the easiest songs to play on ukulele?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#What_is_that_one_song_everyone_plays_on_ukulele\" >What is that one song everyone plays on ukulele?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#Is_it_easier_to_learn_to_play_guitar_or_ukulele\" >Is it easier to learn to play guitar or ukulele?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-ukulele-songs-for-beginners\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Acoustic_Guitars\/Ukuleles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ukulele<\/a><\/strong> is more popular than ever, and luckily, it&#8217;s never been easier to pick up and start playing.\u00a0 Our collection of <strong>42 easy ukulele songs for beginners<\/strong> offers something for everyone, regardless of age or experience level!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re new to the ukulele or a seasoned veteran, these tunes will give you hours of entertainment as you develop your skills. From classic favourites to modern hits, we&#8217;ve got all the song selections you need to start strumming away!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/02\/DESKTOP-V1-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Show Us Your New Music Gear banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;DESKTOP-V1 (1)&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/gear4music_official\/comments\/1q4ivf7\/show_us_your_new_music_gear_and_be_in_with_the\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=in+page+banner&#038;utm_campaign=show+us+your+new+music+gear&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; src_tablet=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/02\/DESKTOP-V1-1.jpg&#8221; src_phone=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/02\/1077&#215;359-MOBILE-2.jpg&#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Show Us Your New Music Gear&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; display_conditions=&#8221;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&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Why we&#8217;ve chosen these songs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_weve_chosen_these_songs\"><\/span>Why we&#8217;ve chosen these songs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These songs have all been selected for their simplicity and variety. It&#8217;s important to shake things up while you&#8217;re learning, so we&#8217;ve drawn together plenty of genres to keep things interesting. They should all be easy for complete beginners to pick up and master and they&#8217;re perfect for developing your skills.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Basic chords you&#8217;ll need&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_chords_youll_need\"><\/span>Basic chords you&#8217;ll need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To get to grips with these songs, you&#8217;ll need to learn a few basic chords. The most common chords are major <strong>C, F, G, and A minor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts.jpg\" alt=\"Ukulele chord charts\" width=\"1330\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts-600x150.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts-1080x270.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts-1280x320.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts-980x245.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts-480x120.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These chord charts demonstrate where to place your fingers on the fretboard, with the numbers referring to which finger you use to fret the note: 1 is your index, 2 is your middle, 3 is your ring finger, and 4 is your pinky. The position of the number indicates which fret to press down, and the circles or crosses at the top of the chart let you know if you should let a string ring openly or mute them.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, these common chords are super easy and don&#8217;t require too many fingers!<\/p>\n<p>And a note on strumming patterns, D = down and U = up. Easy!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span>In a hurry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are our top uke song picks:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>&#8220;Riptide&#8221; by Vance Joy<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Somewhere Over the Rainbow&#8221; by Isreal Kamakawiwo&#8217;ole (IZ)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; by Jason Mraz<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Hey, Soul Sister&#8221; by Train<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Flowers&#8221; by Miley Cyrus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Easy ukulele songs for beginners&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_ukulele_songs_for_beginners\"><\/span>Easy ukulele songs for beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%9CRiptide%E2%80%9D_by_Vance_Joy\"><\/span>1. &#8220;Riptide&#8221; by Vance Joy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Taking it back to the &#8220;Riptide&#8221;, Vance Joy&#8217;s smash hit features simple <strong>Am, G, C, and F chords<\/strong>. The trick to mastering it is adopting the <strong>DD UD <\/strong>strumming pattern for the verse and a chucking rhythm during the chorus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%9CSomewhere_Over_the_Rainbow%E2%80%9D_by_Isreal_Kamakawiwoole_IZ\"><\/span>2. &#8220;Somewhere Over the Rainbow&#8221; by Isreal Kamakawiwo&#8217;ole (IZ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>One of the most recognisable uke arrangements of recent history, &#8220;Somewhere Over the Rainbow&#8221; is a soul-soothing piece that&#8217;s fun to play and sing along to. Featuring <strong>Am, C, Em, E7, F, and G chords<\/strong>, it might seem intimidating &#8211; but they&#8217;re all super simple to execute. With a <strong>D DU UDU <\/strong>strumming pattern, it&#8217;s easy to pick up.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%9CIm_Yours%E2%80%9D_by_Jason_Mraz\"><\/span>3. &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; by Jason Mraz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>With a steady beat and <strong>C, G, Am, and F chords<\/strong>, &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; is a breeze to master. A simple down, up strumming pattern with a slight emphasis on each second down strum will nail the rhythm and have 90% of the song covered. There&#8217;s a tiny chord called an <strong>Edim7<\/strong>, but it&#8217;s only strummed once &#8211; don&#8217;t worry though, it&#8217;s super easy!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5l2ASKiFlF8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CHey_Soul_Sister%E2%80%9D_by_Train\"><\/span>4. &#8220;Hey, Soul Sister&#8221; by Train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A popular uke song from recent times, &#8220;Hey, Soul Sister&#8221; has an up-tempo rhythm that&#8217;s great for developing your strumming. A simplified version with <strong>C, G, Am, and<\/strong> <strong>F<\/strong> chords gives the essential sound while making it accessible to beginners. Your strumming should be at pace, matching the beat of the song, in a DD UDU fashion.<\/p>\n<p>The chorus may be challenging for total beginners, but it&#8217;s a great piece to tackle! It has quick chord changes that will help build your dexterity.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%9CFlowers%E2%80%9D_by_Miley_Cyrus\"><\/span>5. &#8220;Flowers&#8221; by Miley Cyrus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Once you start playing this song, it&#8217;ll be hard to stop! With an <strong>Am, Dm, G and C <\/strong>chord progression, you can get the gist of &#8220;Flowers&#8221; by Miley Cyrus nailed pretty quickly. Followed by an <strong>E7<\/strong> for the pre-chorus and a steady strumming pattern throughout, it&#8217;s a true bop to sing over the top.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_%E2%80%9C8%E2%80%9D_by_Billie_Eilish\"><\/span>6. &#8220;8&#8221; by Billie Eilish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Capo on 3rd fret.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring <strong>C, Cmaj7, Dm, G, and E7 <\/strong>chords and a down, up strumming pattern &#8220;8&#8221;<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is a catchy song to jam along to. The alternate key and capo let you explore unfamiliar territory &#8211; you can play this without a capo in the C key, but it&#8217;ll sound slightly off when compared to the original.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SsjVb8oXeXQ\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E2%80%9CDrivers_License%E2%80%9D_by_Olivia_Rodrigo\"><\/span>7. &#8220;Driver&#8217;s License&#8221; by Olivia Rodrigo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To strum along with Olivia you&#8217;ll need the <strong>Bflat, Gm, Eflat, F, and Cm chords. <\/strong>While that&#8217;s quite a lot, they&#8217;re all quite easy to manage! As for your strumming pattern, you&#8217;ll want to mainly use downward strokes, with emphasis placed on every second strum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_%E2%80%9CBrown_Eyed_Girl%E2%80%9D_by_Van_Morrison\"><\/span>8. &#8220;Brown Eyed Girl&#8221; by Van Morrison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A complete classic, the intro melody and upbeat rhythm of &#8220;Brown Eyed Girl&#8221; make this an addictive tune that&#8217;ll keep you coming back! With <strong>C, D, D7, Em and G chords<\/strong> it&#8217;s a nice and simple flow to pick up. Your strumming can be a steady down, up to match the tempo, while you belt out the &#8220;Sha-la-las&#8221; over the top!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_%E2%80%9CWhat_a_Wonderful_World%E2%80%9D_by_Louis_Armstrong\"><\/span>9. &#8220;What a Wonderful World&#8221; by Louis Armstrong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A mellow and joyous piece that&#8217;ll put a smile on anyone&#8217;s face, Louis Armstrong&#8217;s &#8220;What a Wonderful World&#8221; requires <strong>F, C, Dm, Am, Gm, A7, and Bb chords.<\/strong> The key to the strumming is to do a quick down, up strum, then use your palm to deaden the strings. String the strums together to get a steady beat.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rBrd_3VMC3c\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_%E2%80%9CSweet_Caroline%E2%80%9D_by_Neil_Diamond\"><\/span>10. &#8220;Sweet Caroline&#8221; by Neil Diamond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Always a crowd pleaser, &#8220;Sweet Caroline&#8221; uses four basic chords: <strong>A, D, E7, and G<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The strumming pattern is D DU UDU. For the verses, each chord gets two measures, while the chorus uses one measure per chord. Remember to sing the &#8220;baa baa baa&#8221;s at the top of your voice for maximum effect.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_%E2%80%9CYesterday%E2%80%9D_by_The_Beatles\"><\/span>11. &#8220;Yesterday&#8221; by The Beatles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Melancholic and beautiful, &#8220;Yesterday&#8221; is another great song to sing along with, featuring easy<strong> F, G, G7, Am, and C chords<\/strong>. The strumming pattern is D DU UDU for each chord. For the verses, each chord gets two measures, while the chorus features one measure per chord. Take your time with this heartfelt classic and enjoy strumming along on your ukulele!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_%E2%80%9CDancing_in_the_Moonlight%E2%80%9D_by_Toploader\"><\/span>12. &#8220;Dancing in the Moonlight&#8221; by Toploader<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You only need to know four chords<strong>: Em, Bm, D, and A <\/strong>for &#8220;Dancing in the Moonlight&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The strumming pattern is D DU UDU for each chord. However, during the chorus, the strumming pattern changes to D DU UDDU. This upbeat tune is perfect for beginners who want to get their feet wet with a fun and catchy song!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oWTF6hH5JA8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_%E2%80%9CSweet_Child_O_Mine%E2%80%9D_by_Guns_%E2%80%98n_Roses\"><\/span>13. &#8220;Sweet Child O&#8217; Mine&#8221; by Guns &#8216;n&#8217; Roses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Taking it back to an iconic rock tune, &#8220;Sweet Child O&#8217; Mine&#8221;&#8216;s peaceful verses work well with the uke. With <strong>easy A, C, Cadd9, D, and G <\/strong>chords forming the basis of the tune, it&#8217;s a breeze to master. A steady strumming pattern throughout the verses and chorus will suit the rhythm of the song.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_%E2%80%9CHappy%E2%80%9D_by_Pharrell_Williams\"><\/span>14. &#8220;Happy&#8221; by Pharrell Williams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slightly harder than our other songs, this earworm uses some barre chords like <strong>Bflat, Fm7, and C, along with an F7<\/strong>. This is great for building strength for tougher chords, and you can keep a regular DU strumming pattern until you have the chords mastered.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_%E2%80%9CZombie%E2%80%9D_by_The_Cranberries\"><\/span>15. &#8220;Zombie&#8221; by The Cranberries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;Zombie&#8221; uses the chords<strong> Em, C, G, and D<\/strong> with the strumming pattern <strong>D D DU UDU<\/strong>. Verses follow a chord progression <strong>of Em &#8211; C &#8211; G &#8211; D<\/strong> while the chorus <strong>goes C &#8211; G &#8211; D &#8211; Em<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a powerful song that takes on a unique character on the ukulele.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/el9Vt3DVD48\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_%E2%80%9CThree_Little_Birds%E2%80%9D_by_Bob_Marley\"><\/span>16. &#8220;Three Little Birds&#8221; by Bob Marley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>C, D, and F chords <\/strong>&#8211; that&#8217;s all you need to hum along with this hallmark Marley tune. Keep a reggae <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_s93WMx8iCY\">strum pattern<\/a> and utilise the &#8220;chck&#8221; sound by deadening the strings after a strum. You don&#8217;t have to go fast, keep it slow, and don&#8217;t worry about a thing!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_%E2%80%9CImagine%E2%80%9D_by_John_Lennon\"><\/span>17. &#8220;Imagine&#8221; by John Lennon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to know chords <strong>C, Cmaj7, F, and G <\/strong>to play John Lennon&#8217;s &#8220;Imagine&#8221;. The strumming pattern is D DU UDU for each chord. For the verses and chorus, the chord progression is <strong>C &#8211; Cmaj7 &#8211; F &#8211; Fmaj7 &#8211; G<\/strong>, with each chord getting one measure. The song features a simple progression with an inspiring message that&#8217;ll make you feel powerful playing it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_%E2%80%9CA_Horse_with_No_Name%E2%80%9D_by_America\"><\/span>18. &#8220;A Horse with No Name&#8221; by America<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Tune your ukulele to GCEA. &#8220;A Horse with No Name&#8221; uses only three simple chords: Em, F#m7-5, and D6\/9, and the strumming pattern is down, down-up, down-up, down-up. The song has an Intro, Verse 1 and 2, Chorus, and Outro, and repeats. Enjoy playing!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oIYgsqhwXzM\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_%E2%80%9CLa_Bamba%E2%80%9D_by_Ritchie_Valens\"><\/span>19. &#8220;La Bamba&#8221; by Ritchie Valens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;La Bamba&#8221; is an upbeat and catchy song that can absolutely rock on the ukulele. With a simple chord progression of C, F, G7, and Am, it&#8217;s easy to get to grips with. As a great song for beginners, every ukulele player should add it to their repertoire.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_%E2%80%9CJolene%E2%80%9D_by_Dolly_Parton\"><\/span>20. &#8220;Jolene&#8221; by Dolly Parton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Passionate and emotional, Dolly Parton&#8217;s heartbreak hit works great on the bright and jangly uke, with four simple chords <strong>Am, C, G, and Em,<\/strong> playing throughout the song &#8211; in that order. As for strumming, it&#8217;s <strong>D, mute, UD. <\/strong>Perform the mute on the upstroke to get a nice rhythm.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_%E2%80%9CTwist_and_Shout%E2%80%9D_by_The_BeatlesThe_Top_Notes\"><\/span>21. &#8220;Twist and Shout&#8221; by The Beatles\/The Top Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Shake, twist, and shout along to this classic with three super simple chords: <strong>C, F, and G. <\/strong>Strumming patterns don&#8217;t matter much, but on the <strong>G <\/strong>chord you want to use a quick succession of down strums to match the riff of the song.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2RicaUqd9Hg\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_%E2%80%9CBad_Moon_Rising%E2%80%9D_by_Credence_Clearwater_Revival\"><\/span>22. &#8220;Bad Moon Rising&#8221; by Credence Clearwater Revival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Classic rock fits just fine on the ukulele, and CCR is no different! To strum along with &#8220;Bad Moon&#8221; all you need are <strong>C, G, and F chords. <\/strong>The pattern you&#8217;ll follow is <strong>DD<\/strong> <strong>UD<\/strong> on the C, followed by <strong>DD<\/strong> on the G, and then back to <strong>DD UD <\/strong>on the F.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_%E2%80%9CSweet_Home_Alabama%E2%80%9D_by_Lynyrd_Skynyrd\"><\/span>23. &#8220;Sweet Home Alabama&#8221; by Lynyrd Skynyrd<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Continuing with the classic rock legends, &#8220;Sweet Home Alabama&#8221; presents a simple <strong>D, C, and G <\/strong>chord progression to jam along with. Strum in patterns of three downstrokes &#8211; <strong>DDD U <\/strong>&#8211; with the emphasis on the third strum. The final upstroke helps link each section together.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_%E2%80%9CHallelujah%E2%80%9D_by_Jeff_Buckley\"><\/span>24. &#8220;Hallelujah&#8221; by Jeff Buckley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To play along with &#8220;Hallelujah&#8221;&#8216;s enchanting melodies, you&#8217;ll need <strong>C, F, G, Am, and Em <\/strong>chords. Adopt a gentle <strong>DD UU <\/strong>strumming pattern to transition the chords, and if you&#8217;re feeling confident, have a go at fingerpicking the chords instead of strumming!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BDqt1rhpvSw\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_%E2%80%9CStand_By_Me%E2%80%9D_by_Ben_E_King\"><\/span>25. &#8220;Stand By Me&#8221; by Ben E. King<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Play with a steady acoustic guitar-style strum and you&#8217;ll have this iconic song mastered in minutes. Combined with a simple set of <strong>C, Am, F and G7<\/strong> chords, &#8220;Stand By Me&#8221; is relatively easy to pick up and presents a steady repeating rhythm that&#8217;s great for singing over the top.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_%E2%80%9CYellow%E2%80%9D_by_Coldplay\"><\/span>26. &#8220;Yellow&#8221; by Coldplay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeling particularly\u2026 err&#8230; yellow, then good news! This song shines just as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6RjvIYX8MH0\">bright on the uke<\/a>. With <strong>C, G, F, and Am, <\/strong>chords it&#8217;s super simple, and a steady <strong>D D UU UDU <\/strong>strumming pattern fits the beat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_%E2%80%9CLittle_Talks%E2%80%9D_by_Of_Monsters_and_Men\"><\/span>27. &#8220;Little Talks&#8221; by Of Monsters and Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Haunting and powerful, &#8220;Little Talks&#8221; comprises just <strong>C, G, Am, G, and F chords<\/strong>, with a <strong>DD UU DU <\/strong>strumming pattern throughout &#8211; apart from the intro which is all downstrokes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ghb6eDopW8I\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_%E2%80%9CAll_Star%E2%80%9D_by_Smash_Mouth\"><\/span>28. &#8220;All Star&#8221; by Smash Mouth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Quick and catchy, &#8220;All Star&#8221; consists of <strong>G, D, Am, and C chords <\/strong>in that order. In the verses, you can adopt a steady <strong>D DUD <\/strong>pattern, while the chorus can be played with a steady <strong>DD DUDU, <\/strong>with single strums for the final line of the chorus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_%E2%80%9CHeart_of_Gold%E2%80%9D_by_Neil_Young\"><\/span>29. &#8220;Heart of Gold&#8221; by Neil Young<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Four simple chords, <strong>G, D, C, and Em<\/strong> make &#8220;Heart of Gold&#8221; easy for beginners to play on the ukulele. The song is mellow and upbeat and features a simple strumming pattern. Use mainly down strums and listen to the song to match the various sections.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_%E2%80%9CStay_With_Me%E2%80%9D_by_Sam_Smith\"><\/span>30. &#8220;Stay With Me&#8221; by Sam Smith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Easy chords but a tricky rhythm make &#8220;Stay With Me&#8221; great fun to pick up &#8211; a real challenge for your timing! <strong>Am, F, and C chords <\/strong>are all you need for most of the song. The strums for Am and F are slow, while the C speeds up.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pB-5XG-DbAA\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_%E2%80%9CAll_Of_Me%E2%80%9D_by_John_Legend\"><\/span>31. &#8220;All Of Me&#8221; by John Legend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Great for aspiring singers, this heartfelt tune has easy <strong>Em, C, G, D, and Am chords. <\/strong>A catchy <strong>D DU UDU <\/strong>repeated throughout helps you focus on the lyrics and give the song your all!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_%E2%80%9CThe_Show%E2%80%9D_by_Lenka\"><\/span>32. &#8220;The Show&#8221; by Lenka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A happy and upbeat song, &#8220;The Show&#8221; features <strong>C, G, Am, and F chords<\/strong>. The strumming pattern is a steady and simple <strong>DDU UDU. <\/strong>There are single strums on the line &#8220;slow it down, make it stop&#8221; &#8211; followed by an abrupt pause in playing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_%E2%80%9CThe_Real_Slim_Shady%E2%80%9D_by_Eminem\"><\/span>33. &#8220;The Real Slim Shady&#8221; by Eminem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Pushing the boundaries, &#8220;The Real Slim Shady&#8221; consists of a repeating four-chord pattern that&#8217;s great for developing your skills: <strong>Cm, Ab, Eb, and G<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A steady <strong>D DU <\/strong>strumming pattern throughout covers the verses and chorus &#8211; learn the riff for extra credits!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ONT4atCPUpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_%E2%80%9CI_Miss_You%E2%80%9D_by_Blink_182\"><\/span>34. &#8220;I Miss You&#8221; by Blink 182<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Four repeating chords are all you need to get Blink&#8217;s hit wrapped up: <strong>G, D, Em, and C<\/strong>. The regular <strong>DD UU UDU <\/strong>strumming pattern works throughout and gives you a steady tempo to sing the lyrics over the top.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_%E2%80%9CIt_Was_A_Good_Day%E2%80%9D_by_Ice_Cube\"><\/span>35. &#8220;It Was A Good Day&#8221; by Ice Cube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a fun little riff to play on the uke that repeats throughout the song. It involves simple barre chords and hammer-ons and pull-offs which sound tricky but really aren&#8217;t! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TY5qxX556ak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This video<\/a><\/strong> breaks it down into easy segments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"36_%E2%80%9CHey_Ya%E2%80%9D_by_Outkast\"><\/span>36. &#8220;Hey Ya&#8221; by Outkast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;Hey Ya! has one tricky chord &#8211; E major. You&#8217;ll find it hard to transition smoothly, but keep at it and you&#8217;ll get more fluid with each try. The chords are <strong>G, C, D and E<\/strong>, and the\u00a0strumming goes <strong>DD UU DU <\/strong>throughout the whole song.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ikLKRwTS9KE\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"37_%E2%80%9CI_Wanna_Be_Sedated%E2%80%9D_by_The_Ramones\"><\/span>37. &#8220;I Wanna Be Sedated&#8221; by The Ramones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Upbeat and up-tempo, &#8220;I Wanna Be Sedated&#8221; features <strong>C, F,<\/strong> <strong>A, and G chords<\/strong>. Retain a fast and steady strum pattern as you cycle through these chords for the whole song and keep in mind that the A chord doesn&#8217;t appear until the second half.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"38_%E2%80%9CShake_It_Off%E2%80%9D_by_Taylor_Swift\"><\/span>38. &#8220;Shake It Off&#8221; by Taylor Swift<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Consisting of <strong>Am, C, and G chords<\/strong>, &#8220;Shake It Off&#8221; is quick to pick up and learn. A fast <strong>D DU D DU <\/strong>strumming pattern works throughout, with palm muted &#8220;chcks&#8221; used for the &#8220;I&#8217;m gonna shake, shake, shake&#8221; line.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"39_%E2%80%9CTake_On_Me%E2%80%9D_by_Aha\"><\/span>39. &#8220;Take On Me&#8221; by Aha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Simple chords, but tricky rhythms make this a great song for beginners to challenge themselves. <strong>G, D, Em, C, and Am are the chords<\/strong> and the strumming pattern is a steady <strong>DD U UDU. <\/strong>The strumming changes for one part in the chorus.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/djV11Xbc914\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"40_%E2%80%9CBasket_Case%E2%80%9D_by_Green_Day\"><\/span>40. &#8220;Basket Case&#8221; by Green Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>With <strong>C, G, Am, F, and Bb <\/strong>chords, &#8220;Basket Case&#8221; is quite a steady and simple song, despite the five chords. An easy <strong>DU DUDU <\/strong>strum works throughout, except on the <strong>C, G, Am, G <\/strong>passage, where you just strum each chord once.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_%E2%80%9CBudapest%E2%80%9D_by_George_Ezra\"><\/span>41. &#8220;Budapest&#8221; by George Ezra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Get jamming to this poppy bop with <strong>C, F, and G chords. <\/strong>For strumming, pick the third string first then follow with a <strong>D DUD. <\/strong>Sped up, it&#8217;s a fluid, folksy strum pattern that fits the song very well. The verses go <strong>C-F-C <\/strong>followed by the chorus of <strong>G-F-C.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_%E2%80%9CThe_Final_Countdown%E2%80%9D_by_Europe\"><\/span>42. &#8220;The Final Countdown&#8221; by Europe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Tricky chords &#8211; but well worth learning! <strong>F#M, Bm, E, A, D, and C#m <\/strong>make up &#8220;The Final Countdown &#8211; they&#8217;re all explained in the video below. A galloping-style strum pattern is in the song throughout, with <strong>D DU <\/strong>rhythm. Once you&#8217;ve got the riff mastered, you can aim to sound as good as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XAg5KjnAhuU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLWyeCIxt9E\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Our top tips&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_top_tips\"><\/span>Our top tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For learning these &#8211; or any &#8211; songs on the ukulele, there are a few things you can do to smooth out the process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, check out the chords. If there are any you&#8217;re unfamiliar with, search for chord charts to learn how they&#8217;re fretted. Then practise executing them until they feel natural to hold.<\/li>\n<li>You might know the chords, but getting the rhythm of a song is essential. We&#8217;ve mentioned the overall strumming pattern for each song, but songs all have their little sections of beat changes, so listen carefully to your song to match the tempo.<\/li>\n<li>Be patient! Some songs are easier to pick up than others, but if you&#8217;re having difficulties, remember that mastery comes with time. Keep at a song that&#8217;s challenging and you&#8217;ll soon have it down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_easiest_songs_to_play_on_ukulele\"><\/span>What are the easiest songs to play on ukulele?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>These are widely considered to be easy to play on the ukulele:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Somewhere Over the Rainbow&#8221; by Israel Kamakawiwo&#8217;ole<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Can&#8217;t Help Falling in Love&#8221; by Elvis Presley<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Riptide&#8221; by Vance Joy<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221; by Jason Mraz<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Hey Soul Sister&#8221; by Train<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_that_one_song_everyone_plays_on_ukulele\"><\/span>What is that one song everyone plays on ukulele?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The classic ukulele song that everyone loves to play is &#8220;Somewhere Over the Rainbow&#8221; by Israel Kamakawiwo&#8217;ole. The song features a beautiful melody and inspiring lyrics, as well as easy chords and a simple strumming pattern, making it a great tune for beginners to learn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_easier_to_learn_to_play_guitar_or_ukulele\"><\/span>Is it easier to learn to play guitar or ukulele?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In general, the ukulele is considered the easier instrument to learn. Ukuleles are much smaller in size making them easier to hold and play, especially for children or beginners. And with only four strings, chord shapes are much easier to master.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, there we have it! <strong>42 easy ukulele songs for beginners<\/strong> to get you started. We&#8217;ve tried to vary the genres to keep things interesting, and we&#8217;ve also included some chords which might be a stretch for brand new players &#8211; but just keep practising, and you&#8217;ll have every song perfected in no time!<\/p>\n<p>Like these uke songs and want to try some easy guitar songs? Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-guitar-songs-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">27 easy guitar songs<\/a><\/strong> guide has you covered. 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From classic favourites to modern hits, we&#8217;ve got all the song selections you need to start strumming away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":26907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Acoustic_Guitars\/Ukuleles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ukulele<\/a><\/strong> is more popular than ever, and luckily, it's never been easier to pick up and start playing.\u00a0 Our collection of <strong>42 easy ukulele songs for beginners<\/strong> offers something for everyone, regardless of age or experience level!<\/p><p>Whether you're new to the ukulele or a seasoned veteran, these tunes will give you hours of entertainment as you develop your skills. From classic favourites to modern hits, we've got all the song selections you need to start strumming away!<\/p><hr \/><h3>Why we've chosen these songs<\/h3><p>These songs have all been selected for their simplicity and variety. It's important to shake things up while you're learning, so we've drawn together plenty of genres to keep things interesting. They should all be easy for complete beginners to pick up and master and they're perfect for developing your skills.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Basic chords you'll need<\/h3><p>To get to grips with these songs, you'll need to learn a few basic chords. The most common chords are major <strong>C, F, G, and A minor<\/strong>.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-chord-charts.jpg\" alt=\"Ukulele chord charts\" width=\"1330\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p><p>These chord charts demonstrate where to place your fingers on the fretboard, with the numbers referring to which finger you use to fret the note: 1 is your index, 2 is your middle, 3 is your ring finger, and 4 is your pinky. The position of the number indicates which fret to press down, and the circles or crosses at the top of the chart let you know if you should let a string ring openly or mute them.<\/p><p>Fortunately, these common chords are super easy and don't require too many fingers!<\/p><p>And a note on strumming patterns, D = down and U = up. Easy!<\/p><hr \/><h3>In a hurry?<\/h3><p>Here are our top uke song picks:<\/p><ol><li>\"Riptide\" by Vance Joy<\/li><li>\"Somewhere Over the Rainbow\" by Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole (IZ)<\/li><li>\"I'm Yours\" by Jason Mraz<\/li><li>\"Hey, Soul Sister\" by Train<\/li><li>\"Flowers\" by Miley Cyrus<\/li><\/ol><hr \/><h3>Easy ukulele songs for beginners<\/h3><h4>1. \"Riptide\" by Vance Joy<\/h4><p>Taking it back to the \"Riptide\", Vance Joy's smash hit features simple <strong>Am, G, C, and F chords<\/strong>. The trick to mastering it is adopting the <strong>DD UD <\/strong>strumming pattern for the verse and a chucking rhythm during the chorus.<\/p><hr \/><h4>2. \"Somewhere Over the Rainbow\" by Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole (IZ)<\/h4><p>One of the most recognisable uke arrangements of recent history, \"Somewhere Over the Rainbow\" is a soul-soothing piece that's fun to play and sing along to. Featuring <strong>Am, C, Em, E7, F, and G chords<\/strong>, it might seem intimidating - but they're all super simple to execute. With a <strong>D DU UDU <\/strong>strumming pattern, it's easy to pick up.<\/p><hr \/><h4>3. \"I'm Yours\" by Jason Mraz<\/h4><p>With a steady beat and <strong>C, G, Am, and F chords<\/strong>, \"I'm Yours\" is a breeze to master. A simple down, up strumming pattern with a slight emphasis on each second down strum will nail the rhythm and have 90% of the song covered. There's a tiny chord called an <strong>Edim7<\/strong>, but it's only strummed once - don't worry though, it's super easy!<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5l2ASKiFlF8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>4. \"Hey, Soul Sister\" by Train<\/h4><p>A popular uke song from recent times, \"Hey, Soul Sister\" has an up-tempo rhythm that's great for developing your strumming. A simplified version with <strong>C, G, Am, and<\/strong> <strong>F<\/strong> chords gives the essential sound while making it accessible to beginners. Your strumming should be at pace, matching the beat of the song, in a DD UDU fashion.<\/p><p>The chorus may be challenging for total beginners, but it's a great piece to tackle! It has quick chord changes that will help build your dexterity. Follow this video for great tips on how to pick it up.<\/p><hr \/><h4>5. \"Flowers\" by Miley Cyrus<\/h4><p>Once you start playing this song, it'll be hard to stop! With an <strong>Am, Dm, G and C <\/strong>chord progression, you can get the gist of \"Flowers\" by Miley Cyrus nailed pretty quickly. Followed by an <strong>E7<\/strong> for the pre-chorus and a steady strumming pattern throughout, it's a true bop to sing over the top.<\/p><hr \/><h4>6. \"8\" by Billie Eilish<\/h4><p>Capo on 3rd fret.<\/p><p>Featuring <strong>C, Cmaj7, Dm, G, and E7 <\/strong>chords and a down, up strumming pattern \"8\"<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is a catchy song to jam along to. The alternate key and capo let you explore unfamiliar territory - you can play this without a capo in the C key, but it'll sound slightly off when compared to the original.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SsjVb8oXeXQ\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>7. \"Driver's License\" by Olivia Rodrigo<\/h4><p>To strum along with Olivia you'll need the <strong>Bflat, Gm, Eflat, F, and Cm chords. <\/strong>While that's quite a lot, they're all quite easy to manage! As for your strumming pattern, you'll want to mainly use downward strokes, with emphasis placed on every second strum.<\/p><hr \/><h4>8. \"Brown Eyed Girl\" by Van Morrison<\/h4><p>A complete classic, the intro melody and upbeat rhythm of \"Brown Eyed Girl\" make this an addictive tune that'll keep you coming back! With <strong>C, D, D7, Em and G chords<\/strong> it's a nice and simple flow to pick up. Your strumming can be a steady down, up to match the tempo, while you belt out the \"Sha-la-las\" over the top!<\/p><hr \/><h4>9. \"What a Wonderful World\" by Louis Armstrong<\/h4><p>A mellow and joyous piece that'll put a smile on anyone's face, Louis Armstrong's \"What a Wonderful World\" requires <strong>F, C, Dm, Am, Gm, A7, and Bb chords.<\/strong> The key to the strumming is to do a quick down, up strum, then use your palm to deaden the strings. String the strums together to get a steady beat.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rBrd_3VMC3c\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>10. \"Sweet Caroline\" by Neil Diamond<\/h4><p>Always a crowd pleaser, \"Sweet Caroline\" uses four basic chords: <strong>A, D, E7, and G<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The strumming pattern is D DU UDU. For the verses, each chord gets two measures, while the chorus uses one measure per chord. Remember to sing the \"baa baa baa\"s at the top of your voice for maximum effect.<\/p><hr \/><h4>11. \"Yesterday\" by The Beatles<\/h4><p>Melancholic and beautiful, \"Yesterday\" is another great song to sing along with, featuring easy<strong> F, G, G7, Am, and C chords<\/strong>. The strumming pattern is D DU UDU for each chord. For the verses, each chord gets two measures, while the chorus features one measure per chord. Take your time with this heartfelt classic and enjoy strumming along on your ukulele!<\/p><hr \/><h4>12. \"Dancing in the Moonlight\" by Toploader<\/h4><p>You only need to know four chords<strong>: Em, Bm, D, and A <\/strong>for \"Dancing in the Moonlight\".<\/p><p>The strumming pattern is D DU UDU for each chord. However, during the chorus, the strumming pattern changes to D DU UDDU. This upbeat tune is perfect for beginners who want to get their feet wet with a fun and catchy song!<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oWTF6hH5JA8\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>13. \"Sweet Child O' Mine\" by Guns 'n' Roses<\/h4><p>Taking it back to an iconic rock tune, \"Sweet Child O' Mine\"'s peaceful verses work well with the uke. With <strong>easy A, C, Cadd9, D, and G <\/strong>chords forming the basis of the tune, it's a breeze to master. A steady strumming pattern throughout the verses and chorus will suit the rhythm of the song.<\/p><hr \/><h4>14. \"Happy\" by Pharrell Williams<\/h4><p>Slightly harder than our other songs, this earworm uses some barre chords like <strong>Bflat, Fm7, and C, along with an F7<\/strong>. This is great for building strength for tougher chords, and you can keep a regular DU strumming pattern until you have the chords mastered.<\/p><hr \/><h4>15. \"Zombie\" by The Cranberries<\/h4><p>\"Zombie\" uses the chords<strong> Em, C, G, and D<\/strong> with the strumming pattern <strong>D D DU UDU<\/strong>. Verses follow a chord progression <strong>of Em - C - G - D<\/strong> while the chorus <strong>goes C - G - D - Em<\/strong>. It's a powerful song that takes on a unique character on the ukulele.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/el9Vt3DVD48\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>16. \"Three Little Birds\" by Bob Marley<\/h4><p><strong>C, D, and F chords <\/strong>- that's all you need to hum along with this hallmark Marley tune. Keep a reggae <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_s93WMx8iCY\">strum pattern<\/a> and utilise the \"chck\" sound by deadening the strings after a strum. You don't have to go fast, keep it slow, and don't worry about a thing!<\/p><hr \/><h4>17. \"Imagine\" by John Lennon<\/h4><p>You'll need to know chords <strong>C, Cmaj7, F, and G <\/strong>to play John Lennon's \"Imagine\". The strumming pattern is D DU UDU for each chord. For the verses and chorus, the chord progression is <strong>C - Cmaj7 - F - Fmaj7 - G<\/strong>, with each chord getting one measure. The song features a simple progression with an inspiring message that'll make you feel powerful playing it.<\/p><hr \/><h4>18. \"A Horse with No Name\" by America<\/h4><p>Tune your ukulele to GCEA. \"A Horse with No Name\" uses only three simple chords: Em, F#m7-5, and D6\/9, and the strumming pattern is down, down-up, down-up, down-up. The song has an Intro, Verse 1 and 2, Chorus, and Outro, and repeats. Enjoy playing!<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oIYgsqhwXzM\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>19. \"La Bamba\" by Ritchie Valens<\/h4><p>\"La Bamba\" is an upbeat and catchy song that can absolutely rock on the ukulele. With a simple chord progression of C, F, G7, and Am, it's easy to get to grips with. As a great song for beginners, every ukulele player should add it to their repertoire.<\/p><hr \/><h4>20. \"Jolene\" by Dolly Parton<\/h4><p>Passionate and emotional, Dolly Parton's heartbreak hit works great on the bright and jangly uke, with four simple chords <strong>Am, C, G, and Em,<\/strong> playing throughout the song - in that order. As for strumming, it's <strong>D, mute, UD. <\/strong>Perform the mute on the upstroke to get a nice rhythm.<\/p><hr \/><h4>21. \"Twist and Shout\" by The Beatles\/The Top Notes<\/h4><p>Shake, twist, and shout along to this classic with three super simple chords: <strong>C, F, and G. <\/strong>Strumming patterns don't matter much, but on the <strong>G <\/strong>chord you want to use a quick succession of down strums to match the riff of the song.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2RicaUqd9Hg\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>22. \"Bad Moon Rising\" by Credence Clearwater Revival<\/h4><p>Classic rock fits just fine on the ukulele, and CCR is no different! To strum along with \"Bad Moon\" all you need are <strong>C, G, and F chords. <\/strong>The pattern you'll follow is <strong>DD<\/strong> <strong>UD<\/strong> on the C, followed by <strong>DD<\/strong> on the G, and then back to <strong>DD UD <\/strong>on the F.<\/p><hr \/><h4>23. \"Sweet Home Alabama\" by Lynyrd Skynyrd<\/h4><p>Continuing with the classic rock legends, \"Sweet Home Alabama\" presents a simple <strong>D, C, and G <\/strong>chord progression to jam along with. Strum in patterns of three downstrokes - <strong>DDD U <\/strong>- with the emphasis on the third strum. The final upstroke helps link each section together.<\/p><hr \/><h4>24. \"Hallelujah\" by Jeff Buckley<\/h4><p>To play along with \"Hallelujah\"'s enchanting melodies, you'll need <strong>C, F, G, Am, and Em <\/strong>chords. Adopt a gentle <strong>DD UU <\/strong>strumming pattern to transition the chords, and if you're feeling confident, have a go at fingerpicking the chords instead of strumming!<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BDqt1rhpvSw\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>25. \"Stand By Me\" by Ben E. King<\/h4><p>Play with a steady acoustic guitar-style strum and you'll have this iconic song mastered in minutes. Combined with a simple set of <strong>C, Am, F and G7<\/strong> chords, \"Stand By Me\" is relatively easy to pick up and presents a steady repeating rhythm that's great for singing over the top.<\/p><hr \/><h4>26. \"Yellow\" by Coldplay<\/h4><p>If you're feeling particularly\u2026 err... yellow, then good news! This song shines just as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6RjvIYX8MH0\">bright on the uke<\/a>. With <strong>C, G, F, and Am, <\/strong>chords it's super simple, and a steady <strong>D D UU UDU <\/strong>strumming pattern fits the beat.<\/p><hr \/><h4>27. \"Little Talks\" by Of Monsters and Men<\/h4><p>Haunting and powerful, \"Little Talks\" comprises just <strong>C, G, Am, G, and F chords<\/strong>, with a <strong>DD UU DU <\/strong>strumming pattern throughout - apart from the intro which is all downstrokes.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ghb6eDopW8I\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>28. \"All Star\" by Smash Mouth<\/h4><p>Quick and catchy, \"All Star\" consists of <strong>G, D, Am, and C chords <\/strong>in that order. In the verses, you can adopt a steady <strong>D DUD <\/strong>pattern, while the chorus can be played with a steady <strong>DD DUDU, <\/strong>with single strums for the final line of the chorus.<\/p><hr \/><h4>29. \"Heart of Gold\" by Neil Young<\/h4><p>Four simple chords, <strong>G, D, C, and Em<\/strong> make \"Heart of Gold\" easy for beginners to play on the ukulele. The song is mellow and upbeat and features a simple strumming pattern. Use mainly down strums and listen to the song to match the various sections.<\/p><hr \/><h4>30. \"Stay With Me\" by Sam Smith<\/h4><p>Easy chords but a tricky rhythm make \"Stay With Me\" great fun to pick up - a real challenge for your timing! <strong>Am, F, and C chords <\/strong>are all you need for most of the song. The strums for Am and F are slow, while the C speeds up.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pB-5XG-DbAA\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>31. \"All Of Me\" by John Legend<\/h4><p>Great for aspiring singers, this heartfelt tune has easy <strong>Em, C, G, D, and Am chords. <\/strong>A catchy <strong>D DU UDU <\/strong>repeated throughout helps you focus on the lyrics and give the song your all!<\/p><hr \/><h4>32. \"The Show\" by Lenka<\/h4><p>A happy and upbeat song, \"The Show\" features <strong>C, G, Am, and F chords<\/strong>. The strumming pattern is a steady and simple <strong>DDU UDU. <\/strong>There are single strums on the line \"slow it down, make it stop\" - followed by an abrupt pause in playing.<\/p><hr \/><h4>33. \"The Real Slim Shady\" by Eminem<\/h4><p>Pushing the boundaries, \"The Real Slim Shady\" consists of a repeating four-chord pattern that's great for developing your skills: <strong>Cm, Ab, Eb, and G<\/strong>.<\/p><p>A steady <strong>D DU <\/strong>strumming pattern throughout covers the verses and chorus - learn the riff for extra credits!<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ONT4atCPUpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>34. \"I Miss You\" by Blink 182<\/h4><p>Four repeating chords are all you need to get Blink's hit wrapped up: <strong>G, D, Em, and C<\/strong>. The regular <strong>DD UU UDU <\/strong>strumming pattern works throughout and gives you a steady tempo to sing the lyrics over the top.<\/p><hr \/><h4>35. \"It Was A Good Day\" by Ice Cube<\/h4><p>Here's a fun little riff to play on the uke that repeats throughout the song. It involves simple barre chords and hammer-ons and pull-offs which sound tricky but really aren't! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TY5qxX556ak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This video<\/a><\/strong> breaks it down into easy segments.<\/p><hr \/><h4>36. \"Hey Ya\" by Outkast<\/h4><p>\"Hey Ya! has one tricky chord - E major. You'll find it hard to transition smoothly, but keep at it and you'll get more fluid with each try. The chords are <strong>G, C, D and E<\/strong>, and the\u00a0strumming goes <strong>DD UU DU <\/strong>throughout the whole song.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ikLKRwTS9KE\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>37. \"I Wanna Be Sedated\" by The Ramones<\/h4><p>Upbeat and up-tempo, \"I Wanna Be Sedated\" features <strong>C, F,<\/strong> <strong>A, and G chords<\/strong>. Retain a fast and steady strum pattern as you cycle through these chords for the whole song and keep in mind that the A chord doesn't appear until the second half.<\/p><hr \/><h4>38. \"Shake It Off\" by Taylor Swift<\/h4><p>Consisting of <strong>Am, C, and G chords<\/strong>, \"Shake It Off\" is quick to pick up and learn. A fast <strong>D DU D DU <\/strong>strumming pattern works throughout, with palm muted \"chcks\" used for the \"I'm gonna shake, shake, shake\" line.<\/p><hr \/><h4>39. \"Take On Me\" by Aha<\/h4><p>Simple chords, but tricky rhythms make this a great song for beginners to challenge themselves. <strong>G, D, Em, C, and Am are the chords<\/strong> and the strumming pattern is a steady <strong>DD U UDU. <\/strong>The strumming changes for one part in the chorus.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/djV11Xbc914\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h4>40. \"Basket Case\" by Green Day<\/h4><p>With <strong>C, G, Am, F, and Bb <\/strong>chords, \"Basket Case\" is quite a steady and simple song, despite the five chords. An easy <strong>DU DUDU <\/strong>strum works throughout, except on the <strong>C, G, Am, G <\/strong>passage, where you just strum each chord once.<\/p><hr \/><h4>41. \"Budapest\" by George Ezra<\/h4><p>Get jamming to this poppy bop with <strong>C, F, and G chords. <\/strong>For strumming, pick the third string first then follow with a <strong>D DUD. <\/strong>Sped up, it's a fluid, folksy strum pattern that fits the song very well. The verses go <strong>C-F-C <\/strong>followed by the chorus of <strong>G-F-C.<\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>42. \"The Final Countdown\" by Europe<\/h4><p>Tricky chords - but well worth learning! <strong>F#M, Bm, E, A, D, and C#m <\/strong>make up \"The Final Countdown - they're all explained in the video below. A galloping-style strum pattern is in the song throughout, with <strong>D DU <\/strong>rhythm. Once you've got the riff mastered, you can aim to sound as good as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XAg5KjnAhuU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BLWyeCIxt9E\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><hr \/><h3>Our top tips<\/h3><p>For learning these - or any - songs on the ukulele, there are a few things you can do to smooth out the process:<\/p><ul><li>Firstly, check out the chords. If there are any you're unfamiliar with, search for chord charts to learn how they're fretted. Then practise executing them until they feel natural to hold.<\/li><li>You might know the chords, but getting the rhythm of a song is essential. We've mentioned the overall strumming pattern for each song, but songs all have their little sections of beat changes, so listen carefully to your song to match the tempo.<\/li><li>Be patient! Some songs are easier to pick up than others, but if you're having difficulties, remember that mastery comes with time. Keep at a song that's challenging and you'll soon have it down.<\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Ukulele-by-Gear4music-Natural.jpg\" alt=\"Ukulele by Gear4music, Natural\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>What are the easiest songs to play on ukulele?<\/h4><p>These are widely considered to be easy to play on the ukulele:<\/p><ul><li>\"Somewhere Over the Rainbow\" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole<\/li><li>\"Can't Help Falling in Love\" by Elvis Presley<\/li><li>\"Riptide\" by Vance Joy<\/li><li>\"I'm Yours\" by Jason Mraz<\/li><li>\"Hey Soul Sister\" by Train<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h4>What is that one song everyone plays on ukulele?<\/h4><p>The classic ukulele song that everyone loves to play is \"Somewhere Over the Rainbow\" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. The song features a beautiful melody and inspiring lyrics, as well as easy chords and a simple strumming pattern, making it a great tune for beginners to learn.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Is it easier to learn to play guitar or ukulele?<\/h4><p>In general, the ukulele is considered the easier instrument to learn. Ukuleles are much smaller in size making them easier to hold and play, especially for children or beginners. And with only four strings, chord shapes are much easier to master.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>So, there we have it! <strong>42 easy ukulele songs for beginners<\/strong> to get you started. We've tried to vary the genres to keep things interesting, and we've also included some chords which might be a stretch for brand new players - but just keep practising, and you'll have every song perfected in no time!<\/p><p>Like these uke songs and want to try some easy guitar songs? Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-guitar-songs-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">27 easy guitar songs<\/a><\/strong> guide has you covered. And if you're interested in other stringed instruments out there, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/different-types-of-guitar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different types of guitar<\/a><\/strong> guide can introduce you to inspiring new models.<\/p><p>Comment below if you've got any questions, or simply tell us what your favourite ukulele jam is!<\/p><p>Happy playing!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,105],"tags":[290,107,167],"class_list":["post-25990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-guides","category-guitars-bass","tag-guide","tag-guitars","tag-ukulele"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>42 Easy Ukulele Songs for Beginners | Gear4music<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking to learn ukulele songs? 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