Dodie Clark - You Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele B chord diagram
Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]I told you I was looking for some [C]empathy
Well [D]you fooled me
[C]Just, a [D]touch and a thought and I was [G]gone
And now [G]someone’s gonna get to know the [C]better you
When [D]I was supposed to
[C]Oh, oh, [D]oh why did it have to be [G]you
[section 2]
I guess [G]
[G]Now the next time there’s an oppor[C]tunity
I’ll tread more [D]carefully
[C]My heart’s [D]running out of sello[G]tape
You know [G]
[G]How is it I’ve never felt that [C]way before
Oh [D]I was so sure
[C]Oh, oh, [D]oh it wasn’t going to be [G]you Ooh
[section 3]
[C]Why do all the [B]red flags
Just [G]look like so much fun, oh
[C]I have a habit of
[D]Searching for the damage
To [G]share my love
[C] I promised to be [B]numb
But [G]somehow you were the one
[C]Now to unwind
[Cm]Months of a go[G]od time
[section 4]
[G]People will tell me that [C]I messed up
And it [D]wasn’t love
[C]And I’m [D]secretly hoping they are [G]right, because
What[G]ever it was it [A]was [C]wonderful
But non [D]functional
[Closing]
[C]Oh [D]
I really hope I don’t [G]love you
[G]Ooh
[C]Ooh [D] [C]Mmm [D]
[G]AhOoh
[C]Ooh [D] [C]Mmm [D] [G]
How to play Dodie Clark on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Dodie Clark on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 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.
Dodie Clark uses these transitions most often: C → D (17), G → C (11), and D → G (9). 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 G - C chord transition.
1. 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.
2. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
3. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.
4. C → B chord transition
To move from C to B;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Place index finger on E string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 3.
5. B → G chord transition
To move from B to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
6. C → Cm chord transition
To move from C to Cm;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 3.
7. Cm → G chord transition
To move from Cm to G;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
8. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
9. A → C chord transition
To move from A to C;
- While playing A, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
Dodie Clark chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Dodie Clark.
- Dodie Clark includes 53 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Dodie Clark contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Dodie Clark 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 → A: 6%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → D: 11%
- C → B: 1%