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GAYLE - Abcdefu Ukulele Chords

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ChordsE, G#m, C#m, A, G#
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to F,C,A keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
  • Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-4-2Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram
  • Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram
  • Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
  • Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-4-3Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram

[Opening]
[E] [G#m] [C#m] [A]
[E]I swear I meant to mean the [G#m]best when it ended
[C#m]Even tried to bite my [A]tongue when you start shit
[E]Now you’re texting all my [G#m]friends asking questions
They [C#m]never even liked you in the [A]first place
[E]Dated a girl that I [G#m]hate for the attention
[C#m]She only made it two [A]days, what a connection
[E]It’s like you’d do [G#m]anything for my affection
You’re [C#m]going all about it in the [A]worst ways [C#m]

[chorus]
[E]I was into [G#m]you, but I’m ovеr it [C#m]now, and [A]I was tryin’ to be [E]nice
But nothing’s getting [G#m]through, so lеt me spell it [C#m]out

[section 2]
A-B-C-D-E, Fuck [E]you, and your mom and your [G#]sister and your job
And your [C#m]broke-ass car and that [A]shit you call art
Fuck [E]you and your friends that I’ll [G#]never see again
Every[C#m]body but your dog, you can [A]all fuck off

[chorus]
[E]Na-na, na-[G#m]na, na, na, na-[C#m]na, A-B-[A]C-D-E, [E]fuck you

[section 3]
[E]You said you just needed [G#m]space and so I gave it
[C#m]When I had nothin’ to [A]say you couldn’t take it
[E]Told everyone I’m a [G#m]bitch, so I became it
[C#m]Always had to put yourself [A]above me

[chorus]
[E]I was into [G#m]you, but I’m ovеr it [C#m]now, and [A]I was tryin’ to be [E]nice
But nothing’s getting [G#m]through, so lеt me spell it [C#m]out

[section 4]
A-B-[A]C-D-E, Fuck [E]you, and your mom and your [G#]sister and your job
And your [C#m]craigslist couch and the [A]way your voice sounds
Fuck [E]you and your friends that I’ll [G#]never see again
Every[C#m]body but your dog, you can [A]all fuck off

[chorus]
[E]Na-na, na-[G#m]na, na, na, na-[C#m]na, A-B-[A]C-D-E, [E]fuck off
[E]Na-na, na-[G#m]na, na, na, na-[C#m]na, A-B-[A]C-D-E, fuck [E]you

[Closing]
And your mom and your sister and your job
And your broke-ass car and that [A]shit you call art
Fuck [E]you and your friends that I’ll [G#m]never see again
Every[C#m]body but your dog, you can [A]all fuck off

[outro]
[G#m], [C#m], [A], [G#]

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ArtistGAYLE
Albumabcdefu
GenresPop
Year2021
KeyE

How to play Abcdefu on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

GAYLE - Abcdefu on ukulele requires 5 chords and 9 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.

Abcdefu uses these transitions most often: C#m → A (19), A → E (17), and G#m → C#m (16). 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 E - G#m chord transition.

1. E → G#m chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-4-2Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram

To move from E to G#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on E string fret 4.
E to G#m

2. G#m → C#m chord transition

Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-4-2Ukulele G#m | A♭m chord diagram
Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram

To move from G#m to C#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 4.
  4. Slide your pinky from E string fret 4 to A string fret 4.
G#m to C#m

3. C#m → A chord transition

Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

To move from C#m to A;

  1. While playing C#m, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 2.
C#m to A

4. A → E chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram

To move from A to E;

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 4.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
A to E

5. C#m → E chord transition

To move from C#m to E;

  1. While playing C#m, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
  2. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 4.
  3. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 4 to A string fret 2.

6. E → G# chord transition

To move from E to G#;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on E string fret 4.

7. G# → C#m chord transition

To move from G# to C#m;

  1. Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 4.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 4.
  4. Lift your pinky from E string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 4.

8. A → G#m chord transition

To move from A to G#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on E string fret 4.

9. A → G# chord transition

To move from A to G#;

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on E string fret 4.

Abcdefu chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Abcdefu.

  • Abcdefu includes 81 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Abcdefu contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Abcdefu connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → G#m: 3%
    After C#m, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (27%), B (21%), and F#m (11%).
    • C#m → A: 27%
    • C#m → E: 9%
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