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The Killers - Exitlude Ukulele Chords

ChordsA, E, D, F#m
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
  • Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
  • Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
  • Ukulele F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-2-0Ukulele F#m | G♭m chord diagram


[A]Aggressively, [E]we all [D]defend the role we [A]play
[A]Regrettably, [E]the times come to [D]send you on your [E]way


[F#m]We’ve seen it all [E]bonfires of [D]trust, flash floods of [A]pain
It [F#m]doesn’t really matter don’t you [E]worry it will all work [D]out
No it [F#m]doesn’t ever matter don’t you [E]worry that is what’s all [D]about


We [F#m]hope you [A]enjoyed your [D]stay
It’s [F#m]good to have you [E]with us, even [D]if it’s just for the [A]day
We [F#m]hope you [E]enjoyed your [A]stay [D]
Out[F#m]side the sun is [E]shining seems like [D]heaven ain’t far [A]away


It’s [F#m]good to have you [E]with us, [D] [E]even if it’s just for the [A]day


[A] [F#m] [E] [D] [A] [F#m] [E] [D]
[A]It’s good to have you with us, even if it’s just for the day [E] [A]
[A]Outside the sun is shining seems like heaven ain’t far away [E] [A]
[A]It’s good to have you with us, even if it’s just for the day [E] [A]
[A]Outside the sun is shining seems like heaven ain’t far away [E] [A]

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AlbumSam's Town
GenresPop, Pop Rock
Year2006
KeyA

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

The Killers - Exitlude on ukulele requires 4 chords and 6 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.

Exitlude uses these transitions most often: E → D (10), F#m → E (9), and A → E (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 A - E chord transition.

1. A → E chord transition

To move from A to E;

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

2. E → D chord transition

To move from E to D;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
E to D

3. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A;

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

4. E → F#m chord transition

To move from E to F#m;

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

5. A → F#m chord transition

To move from A to F#m;

  1. Keep index finger on C string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

6. D → F#m chord transition

To move from D to F#m;

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

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

  • Exitlude includes 52 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Exitlude contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Exitlude connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → E: 12%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → D: 14%