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Johnny Reid - Darlin Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, C, Bb, Dm, C7, F7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
  • Ukulele C7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-1Ukulele C7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele F7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-3-1-3Ukulele F7 chord diagram

[chorus]
[F] [F] [C] [Bb]
[F]Darlin, I’m feeling pretty [C]lonesome
I would call you on the [C]phone some,
but I don’t have a [F]dime [F] [C] [Bb]
[F]Darlin, you’re so far be[C]hind me
Tomorrow’s gonna [C]find me further down the [Dm]line [Bb]

[Opening]
Taking me some [F]paper, pencil in my [C]hand, I’m [C7]gonna write:

[section 2]
[F]Darlin, you know I feel the [C]cold nights
Thinking of the [C]old nights spent along with [F]you [F] [C] [Bb]
[F]Darlin, the tear is in my [C]eye now
Knowing I can [C]try now to make it back to [Dm]you [Bb]

[section 3]
Darlin, [F7]love you more than [Bb]ever
Wish we were to[F]gether, [C], [Bb]darling of [F]mine [C] [Bb] [F]

[chorus]
[F]Darlin, I’m feeling pretty [C]lonesome
I would call you on the [C]phone some, but I don’t have a [F]dime [F] [C] [Bb]
[F]Darlin, you’re so far be[C]hind me
Tomorrow’s gonna [C]find me further down the [Dm]line [Bb]

[section 4]
Taking me some [F]paper, pencil in my [C]hand, I’m [C7]gonna write
[F]Darlin, you know I feel the [C]cold nights
Thinking of the old nights spent along with [F]you [F] [C] [Bb]
[F]Darlin, the tear is in my [C]eye now
Knowing I can [C]try now to make it back to [Dm]you [Bb]

[Closing]
[F]Darlin, I’m feeling pretty [C]lonesome
I would call you on the phone some, but I don’t have a [F]dime [F] [C] [Bb]
[F]Darlin, I’m feeling pretty [C]lonesome
I would call you on the phone some, but I don’t have a [F]dime [F]

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ArtistJohnny Reid
AlbumKicking Stones
GenresCountry
Year2007
KeyF

How to play Darlin on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Johnny Reid - Darlin on ukulele requires 6 chords and 8 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.

Darlin uses these transitions most often: F → C (20), Bb → F (12), and C → Bb (8). 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 F - C chord transition.

1. F → C chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

To move from F to C;

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
F to C

2. C → Bb chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from C to Bb;

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
C to Bb

3. Bb → F chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

To move from Bb to F;

  1. While playing Bb, lift your ring finger from G string fret 3.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
Bb to F

4. C → Dm chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

To move from C to Dm;

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
C to Dm

5. Dm → Bb chord transition

To move from Dm to Bb;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 3.

6. C → C7 chord transition

To move from C to C7;

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 1.

7. C7 → F chord transition

To move from C7 to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

8. Bb → F7 chord transition

To move from Bb to F7;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from G string fret 3 to C string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on A string fret 3.

Darlin chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Darlin.

  • Darlin includes 60 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Darlin contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Darlin connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → F: 16%
    • C → Dm: 5%
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