Charlie Puth - As You Are 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 G chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [G] [Am] [G]
[C]Thinking back in [G]time when I had you to [Am]lose
Those were the [G]days baby you were [F]truth
And [G]nothing you could do would ever change that
[C]You riding with [G]me, me riding for [Am]you
We followed our [G]hearts don’t forget what they [F]do
But [G]somewhere down the line I left you hanging
[section 2]
[F]For [G]you, I could climb [Am]mount Kilimanjaro a thousand [F]times
Oh my [G]friend, I’ll [Am]never break your heart again
[chorus]
‘Cause [C] [G]I, I will always [Am]love you, baby I could never [F]judge you
I would take you as you [G]are, are, are, are, are
Cause [C] [G]I, I will always [Am]love you, baby I could never [F]judge you
I would take you as you [G]are, are, are, are, [C]are
[section 3]
You know me like [G]inside and out, how I [Am]feel
Nothing [G]more nothing less you’re the [F]real, I [G]wanna take this time to thank you baby
[F]For [G]you, I could climb, [Am]mount Kilimanjaro a thousand [F]times
Oh my [G]friend, I’ll [Am]never break your heart again
[chorus]
‘Cause [C] [G]I, I will always [Am]love you, baby I could never [F]judge you
I would take you as you [G]are, are, are, are, are
‘Cause [C] [G]I, I will always [Am]love you, baby I could never [F]judge you
I would take you as you [G]are, are, are, are, are
[section 4]
[F]So let it be [G]known now, you’re queen to my throne now
It’s you [Am]at all times, I’ll never reject you, I’ll love and respect you
‘Cause you’re my [F]lifeline, only thing on my [G]wishlist
You love and forgiveness, gor that I [Am]will climb (Mount Kilimanjaro a thousand times)
[Closing]
[C]Why would I [G]fight it? I know that it’s right when you’re holding my [Am]hand
I knew when I saw you, that God was just giving me a second [F]chance
I’ll climb every mountain, and scream at the top of my lungs that I’m [G]yours
You know that I’m yours
[chorus]
‘Cause [C] [G]I, I will always [Am]love you, (I will always love you)
Baby I could never [F]judge you, (I could never judge you)
I would take you as you [G]are, are, are, are, are
[C] [G]I, I will always [Am]love you, (Darling I will always love you I will always love you)
Baby I could never [F]judge you, I would take you as you [G]are, are, are, are, are
How to play As You Are on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Charlie Puth - As You Are 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.
As You Are uses these transitions most often: G → Am (17), F → G (16), and C → G (11). 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 - G chord transition.
1. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
2. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. 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.
4. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
5. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
As You Are chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in As You Are.
- As You Are includes 74 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- As You Are contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how As You Are 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 → Am: 13%
After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).- Am → F: 26%
- Am → G: 21%