Ry Cooder - FDR In Trinidad Ukulele Chords
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Ukulele F chord diagram
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Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram
[Opening]
[F] [Am] [G] [G]
[C]When Roosevelt came to the land of the [D]hummingbird.
[G]shouts of welcome were [C]heard.
Roosevelt came to the land of the [D]hummingbird shouts of welcome were [C]heard.
His visit to their [Am]island is bound to be an epoch in [G]local histo[C]ry.
Definitely [Dm]marking the new era, keeping Trini[G]dad in Ameri[C]ca.
[section 2]
[C]For this great man jubi[D]lation, was e[G]vinced by the entire [C]population.
Friendship for the U.S.[D]A. was shown and from his [G]house.
[G]the stars and the stripes were [C]flown.
For the [Am]state to open the gate to the presi[G]dent of these United [C]States.
In fact [Am]everybody was [F]glad to welcome [G]Roosevelt to Trini[C]dad.
[section 3]
[C] [D] [G] [C] [D] [C] [Am] [G] [C] [Dm] [G] [C]
[C]We are privileged to see the demo[D]cratic [G]president of the great republic.
With his [C]charming and genial perso[D]nality and his [G]wonderful urba[C]nity.
We were [Am]struck by his modest style and was intrigued [G]by the famous Roosevelt [C]smile.
No [G]wonder why [Am]everybody was [F]glad to welcome [G]Roosevelt to Trini[C]dad.
[Closing]
[C]Now we understand that the presi[D]dent has just been on a [G]visit to Brazil and the [C]Argentine.
Mr. Cordell Hull in [D]attendance they [G]took part in a peace [C]confer[G]ence.
To [Am]stop war and atrocity and make the [G]world safe for democra[C]cy.
The greatest e[Am]vent in the centu[F]ry in the interest [G]of suffering humani[C]ty. [G] [C]
How to play FDR In Trinidad on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Ry Cooder - FDR In Trinidad 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.
FDR In Trinidad uses these transitions most often: G → C (20), C → D (10), and D → G (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 - Am chord transition.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
7. 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.
8. Dm → G chord transition
To move from Dm 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.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
9. 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.
FDR In Trinidad chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in FDR In Trinidad.
- FDR In Trinidad includes 68 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- FDR In Trinidad contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how FDR In Trinidad 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 → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%
After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → C: 25%
- G → Am: 13%