The Beatles - Across The Universe Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Fm chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]Words are flowing [Am]out like endless
[Em]Rain into a paper cup
They [Dm]slither wildly as they slip [G]away
Across the [G]universe
[C]Pools of sorrow, [Am]waves of joy
are [Em]drifting through my opened mind
[Dm]Possessing and [Fm]caressing me
[chorus]
[C]Jai guru deva [G]om
[G]Nothing’s gonna change my [G]world
[F]Nothing’s gonna change my [C]world
[G]Nothing’s gonna change my [G]world
[F]Nothing’s gonna change my [C]world
[section 2]
[C]Images of [Am]broken light
Which [Em]dance before me like a [Dm]million eyes
They call me on and on [G]across the [G]universe
[C]Thoughts meander [Am]like a restless
[Em]Wind inside a letterbox
They [Dm]tumble blindly as they
Make their [G]way across the [G]universe
[chorus]
[C]Jai guru deva [G]om
[G]Nothing’s gonna change my [G]world
[F]Nothing’s gonna change my [C]worl
[G]Nothing’s gonna change my [G]world
[F]Nothing’s gonna change my [C]world
[section 3]
[C]Sounds of laughter, [Am]shades of life
Are [Em]ringing through my opened ears
[Dm]Inciting and [Fm]inviting me
[C]Limitless, [Am]undying love
Which [Em]shines around me like a [Dm]million suns
And calls me on and on [G]across the [G]universe
[chorus]
[C]Jai guru deva [G]om
[G]Nothing’s gonna change my [G]world
[F]Nothing’s gonna change my [C]world
[G]Nothing’s gonna change my [G]world
[F]Nothing’s gonna change my [C]world
[Closing]
[C]Jai guru deva
[C]Jai guru deva
How to play Across The Universe on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
The Beatles - Across The Universe on ukulele requires 7 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.
Across The Universe uses these transitions most often: Am → Em (6), C → Am (6), and C → G (6). 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 C - Am chord transition.
1. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
2. Am → Em chord transition
To move from Am to Em;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
3. Em → Dm chord transition
To move from Em to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on C string from fret 4 to fret 2.
4. Dm → G chord transition
To move from Dm to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
6. Dm → Fm chord transition
To move from Dm to Fm;
- While playing Dm, lift your ring finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 1.
- Place pinky on A string fret 3.
7. Fm → C chord transition
To move from Fm to C;
- While playing Fm, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and pinky.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
8. 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.
9. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
Across The Universe chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Across The Universe.
- Across The Universe includes 48 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Across The Universe contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Across The Universe connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → F: 9%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → Am: 10%