Fats Domino - Ain’t That a Shame 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 C7 chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
[Opening]
You made [C] [C]me cry [C] [C]
When you said [C] [C]goodbye [C] [C]
[chorus]
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
My tears fell like [C]rain
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
You’re the one to [G]blame
[section 2]
You broke [C] [C]my heart [C] [C]
When you said [C] [C]we’ll part [C] [C]
[chorus]
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
My tears fell like [C]rain
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
You’re the one to [G]blame
[section 3]
Farewell [C] [C]goodbye [C] [C]
Although [C] [C]I’ll cry [C] [C]
[chorus]
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
My tears fell like [C]rain
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
You’re the one to [G]blame
[Closing]
You made [C] [C]me cry [C] [C]
When you said [C] [C]goodbye [C] [C]
[chorus]
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
My tears fell like [C]rain
[C7]Ain’t that a [F]shame?
You’re the one to [C]blame
How to play Ain't That a Shame on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Fats Domino - Ain't That a Shame on ukulele requires 4 chords and 5 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.
Ain't That a Shame uses these transitions most often: C → C7 (8), C7 → F (8), and F → C (5). 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 - C7 chord transition.
1. C → C7 chord transition
To move from C to C7;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 1.
2. C7 → F chord transition
To move from C7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
3. 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.
4. F → G chord transition
To move from F 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.
- Place ring finger 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.
Ain't That a Shame chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Ain't That a Shame.
- Ain't That a Shame includes 27 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Ain't That a Shame contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Ain't That a Shame connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → C7: 2%
After C7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (62%), C (4%), and Gm (4%).- C7 → F: 62%