Cody Fry - Photograph 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 Em chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]It’s the evening light, [Em]shining through the curtains
[F]Time before the night, [G]when everything is golden
[C]You’re sitting on the chair, [Em]wrapped inside a bedsheet
[F]Playing with your hair, [G]watching people on high street
[chorus]
[Dm]If I wished myself a [G]superpower.
[C]I would make this moment [F]last for hours.
[Am]If I had my [G]way, time would just stand [F]still.
Wait for me un[C]til, I find some magic [Dm]film.
To take a [G]photograph and live inside.
[section 2]
[C] [Em] [F] [G]
[C]Sun is going down, [Em]your skin is like a painting.
[F]Light is perfect now, [G]I can feel it changing.
[C]Kids are probably soon, [Em]don’t get me wrong I’m ready.
[F]I know what to do, [G]when we’re no longer two.
When us means more than me and you. (Oh)
[chorus]
[Dm]If I wished myself a [G]superpower.
[C]I would make this moment [F]last for hours.
[Am]If I had my [G]way, time would just stand [F]still.
Wait for me un[C]til, I find some magic [Dm]film.
To take a [G]photograph and live in[F]side. [C]
[section 3]
[Dm] [G]
[Am]I need some way to prove that this was [Em]real.
[F]A memory is not [G]enough. [E]
[Am]I’m scared that I’ll forget the way,
It [Em]feels to be [F]young and in [G]love.
[Closing]
[C]Let me stay right here, [Em]just a moment longer.
[F]The picture is so clear, [G]please let this last forever.
How to play Photograph on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Cody Fry - Photograph on ukulele requires 7 chords and 12 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.
Photograph uses these transitions most often: Em → F (8), F → G (8), and G → C (7). 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 - Em chord transition.
1. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
2. Em → F chord transition
To move from Em to F;
- While playing Em, lift your ring finger from C string fret 4.
- 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. G → Dm chord transition
To move from G to Dm;
- 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.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 2.
6. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
7. F → Am chord transition
To move from F to Am;
- While playing F, lift your index finger from E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
8. Am → G chord transition
To move from Am to G;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
9. C → Dm chord transition
To move from C to Dm;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
10. 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.
11. G → E chord transition
To move from G to E;
- 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 G string fret 4.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
12. E → Am chord transition
To move from E to Am;
- While playing E, lift your index finger from G string fret 4.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
Photograph chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Photograph.
- Photograph includes 56 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Photograph contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Photograph 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 F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).- F → C: 40%
- F → G: 21%