Europe - The Final Countdown Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A key to play this song with easier chords.
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele B7 chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
[Em] [C] [Am] [D] [Em] [C] [Am] [D]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7]
[Em]We’re leaving together but still it’s [Am]farewell
[Em]And maybe we’ll come back to [D]Earth who can [G]tell?
[C]I guess there is [D]no one to blame
[G]We’re [D]leaving [Em]ground (leaving ground)
[C]Will things ever [Bm]be the same [D]again?
[chorus]
It’s the final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
The final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
[Closing]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7]
[Em]We’re heading for Venus and still we stand [Am]tall
[Em]Cause maybe they’ve seen us and [D]welcome us [G]all?
[C]With so many [D]light years to go
[G]And [D]things to be [Em]found (to be found)
[C]I’m sure we will [Bm]all miss her [D]so
[chorus]
It’s the final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
The final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
[chorus]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7]
It’s the final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
The final [Em]countdown [C] [Am] [D]
[Em] [D] [Em] [Em] [B7] [Em]
How to play The Final Countdown on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Europe - The Final Countdown on ukulele requires 7 chords and 11 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.
The Final Countdown uses these transitions most often: D → Em (16), Em → C (10), and Am → D (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 Em - C chord transition.
1. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. 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.
3. Am → D chord transition
To move from Am to D;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
4. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 4.
5. Em → B7 chord transition
To move from Em to B7;
- 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 G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to C string fret 3.
6. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. C → Bm chord transition
To move from C to Bm;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
11. Bm → D chord transition
To move from Bm to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to E string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
The Final Countdown chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Final Countdown.
- The Final Countdown includes 74 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- The Final Countdown contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how The Final Countdown connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (17%).
- Em → C: 27%
- Em → D: 17%
After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%