Melanie Safka - Brand New Key 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 G7 chord diagram
Ukulele C7 chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]I rode my bicycle past your window last night
[G7]I roller skated to your door at daylight
[C]It almost seems like [C7]you’re avoiding me
[F]I’m okay alone but you got [G7]something I need
[chorus]
Well [C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and [C7]try them out you see
[F]I been looking around a while you got something for me
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
[section 2]
[C]I ride my bike I roller skate don’t drive no car
[G7]Don’t go too fast but I go pretty far
For [C]somebody who don’t drive I been [C7]all around the world
[F]Some people say I done all [G7]right for a girl
[chorus]
Well [C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and [C7]try them out you see
[F]I been looking around a while you got something for me
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
[section 3]
[C]I asked your mother if you were at home
[G7]She said yes. but you weren’t alone
[C]Sometimes I think that [C7]you’re avoiding me
[F]I’m okay alone but you’ve got [G7]something I need
[Closing]
Well [C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and [C7]try them out you see
[F]La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
How to play Brand New Key on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Melanie Safka - Brand New Key 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.
Brand New Key uses these transitions most often: C → C7 (6), C7 → F (6), and G7 → C (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 - G7 chord transition.
1. C → G7 chord transition
To move from C to G7;
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. F → G7 chord transition
To move from F to G7;
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 2.
5. 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.
Brand New Key chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Brand New Key.
- Brand New Key includes 27 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Brand New Key contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Brand New Key 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 → G7: 2%
- C → C7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%