Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
[intro]
[D]5-[C]4-[A]3-[F]2-[D]1
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[G] [F]5-4-3-2-[G]1
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[intro]
[A] [G] [D]
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[Opening]
[D]Onwards, onwards, rode the 600. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
[D]Down the valley on their horses they thundered. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
[G]Ah, but was it them who really blundered? ([F]5-4-3-2-[G]1)
[D]Uh huh, it was the Manfreds
[interlude]
[A] [G] [D]
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[section 2]
The [D]Trojans waited at the gate for weeks. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
In a [D]wooden horse into the city they sneaked. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
[G]Who let ’em in, was it the Greeks? ([F]5-4-3-2-[G]1)
[D]Uh huh, it was the Manfreds
[interlude]
[A] [G] [D]
[D] [C]5-4-3-2[D]1
[G] [F]5-4-3-2[G]1
[Closing]
[D]Uh huh, it was the Manfreds
[outro]
[A] [G] [D]
How to play 5-4-3-2-1 on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 on ukulele requires 5 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
5-4-3-2-1 uses these transitions most often: D → C (10), C → D (9), and G → D (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - C chord transition.
1. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. C → A chord transition
To move from C to A;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
3. A → F chord transition
To move from A to F;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
4. F → D chord transition
To move from F to D;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
5. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.
6. G → F chord transition
To move from G to F;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
7. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
8. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
5-4-3-2-1 chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 5-4-3-2-1.
- 5-4-3-2-1 includes 50 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- 5-4-3-2-1 contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how 5-4-3-2-1 connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%
- G → F: 9%