Lewis Capaldi - Hollywood 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 Em chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
Out of [G]focus, didn’t take a second to [C]notice
Now we’re separated by [G]oceans, vast
Couldn’t [C]make this last
[chorus]
I wish I’d [Em]have stayed
‘Cause [D]love can find a way to make your [C]feet run heavy
Make your heart run [D]steady, then [Em]it breaks
So I’m [D]praying that you’re feeling the [C]same
[chorus]
You know I spent some time in [G]Hollywood tryna find
Something to get the thought of [C]you and I off my mind
So tell me honey, oh, [Em]when you’re just a step away from [D]falling apart
[C]Do you ever feel like going back to the start?
[Closing]
All the [G]streetlights
Illuminate what home used to [C]feel like
And when I get to thinking, can’t [G]sleep at night
No, I [C]don’t feel right
[chorus]
I wish I’d [Em]have stayed
‘Cause [D]love can find a way to make your [C]feet run heavy
Make your heart run [D]steady, then [Em]it breaks
So I’m [D]praying that you’re feeling the [C]same
[chorus]
You know I spent some time in [G]Hollywood tryna find
Something to get the thought of [C]you and I off my mind
So tell me honey, oh, [Em]when you’re just a step away from [D]falling apart
[C]Do you ever feel like going back to the start?
[chorus]
Oh, and you [G]know I would if I could
Maybe I spend more time in [C]Hollywood than I should
So tell me honey, oh, [Em]when you’re just a step away from [D]falling apart
[C]Do you ever feel like going back to the start?
[chorus]
[G] If you can hear me, does it [Bm]really have to [C]end?
I feel you close, although you’re [D]eight hours [Em]ahead
If we can [D]pick it up, just [Bm]tell me where and [C]when
We’ll go back to the start again [G]
[chorus]
If you can hear me, does it [Bm]really have to [C]end?
I feel you close, although you’re [D]eight hours [Em]ahead
If we can [D]pick it up, just [Bm]tell me where and [C]when
We’ll go back to the start a-
[chorus]
You know I spent some time in [G]Hollywood tryna find
Something to get the thought of [C]you and I off my mind
So tell me honey, oh, [Em]when you’re just a step away from [D]falling apart
[C]Do you ever feel like going back?
[chorus]
You know I spent some time in [G]Hollywood tryna find
Something to get the thought of [C]you and I off my mind
So tell me honey, oh, [Em]when you’re just a step away from [D]falling apart
[C]Do you ever feel like going back to the start?
[chorus]
Oh, and you [G]know I would if I could
Maybe I spend more time in [C]Hollywood than I should
So tell me honey, oh, [Em]when you’re just a step away from [D]falling apart
[C]Do you ever feel like going back to the start?
How to play Hollywood on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Lewis Capaldi - Hollywood on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 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.
Hollywood uses these transitions most often: Em → D (12), C → G (11), and D → C (10). 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 → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
3. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- 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 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 2.
4. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
5. G → Bm chord transition
To move from G to Bm;
- While playing G, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
6. Bm → C chord transition
To move from Bm to C;
- While playing Bm, lift your index finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
7. D → Bm chord transition
To move from D to Bm;
- While playing D, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 4.
Hollywood chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Hollywood.
- Hollywood includes 67 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Hollywood contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Hollywood 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 D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → Em: 17%
- D → C: 14%