From Zero to Hero on Ukulele
(in 3 easy steps)
Already know a few chords?
Plug them into the search tool below to find loads of songs that use the exact chords you enter.
But....
If you're an absolute beginner, click here.
Search Songs by Chord
Add your chords to the search bar below.
Discover songs that only use those chords.
Type chords here or import from My Library
"Finding songs that have only the chords I know is HUGE for a beginner."
- Jason S
"Its a great idea. In 25 years of playing in bands (I'm a drummer) I've never seen this concept before."
- Dan P
"Easy access to songs you can play at your level....whatever that level is."
- Nico
Before diving in, it's important you know how to:
Once you've got the basics, you're ready to start making music.
Learn Your First Chords (and Songs)
Click the first image below for 1-chord songs with C. Then try 2-chord songs with C & F. And then 3-chord songs.
Step 1
1-Chord Songs with C major
Click any song below to play along with the video.
- Tomorrow Never Knows - The Beatles - 1966
- Coconut - Harry Nilsson - 1971
- Ever So Lonely - Monsoon - 1982
- American Woman - Lenny Kravitz - 1998 - (Sounds better with Cm but works with C. Also, this song modulates.)
- Pretty Polly - Traditional - NA
- Row, Row, Row Your Boat - Traditional - NA
- The Farmer in the Dell - Traditional - NA
- Make New Friends - Traditional - NA
- Frère Jacques - Traditional - NA
To see chord diagrams for guitar, ukulele, mandolin, or banjo, click here.
Step 2
2-Chord Songs with C & F
Click any title to see the chords and notation.
Click any artist for a video.
- Pistol Packin' Mama - Al Dexter - 1943
- Singin' in the Rain - Gene Kelly - 1952
- Dream Baby - Roy Orbison - 1955
- Reuben’s Train - The Dillards - 1963
- Iko Iko - Dixie Cups - 1964
- The Name Game - Sherry Ellis - 1964
- Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker - 1969
- Just My Imagination - The Temptations - 1971 - The entire song is C & F - except for a G7 at 2:50.
- Walk on the Wide Side - Lou Reed - 1972 - It sounds better with a Dm thrown in. But this song works with C & F.
- I’ll Take You There - The Staple Singers - 1972
- Reggae Got Soul - Toots & the Maytals - 1976
- Love Is a Stranger - Eurythmics - 1983
- Chewing Gum - Annie - 2004 - I don't have music notation yet.
- How Come? - Ray LaMontagne - 2004 - There's technically a Bb too. But it's optional.
- LDN - Lily Allen - 2006 - Playable with C or C7.
- Hey Lover - Blake Mills - 2010
- Hold On - Alabama Shakes - 2012
There are also lots of folk tunes & nursery rhymes with these 2 chords.
To see chord diagrams for guitar, ukulele, mandolin, or banjo, click here.
Step 3
Once you can play 3+ chords, you’re ready to use the Search Songs by Chord tool.
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Thanks. And happy strumming.
-Austin