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Ed Sheeran - In Memory Ukulele Chords

ChordsAm, Fm, C, Em
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

  • Ukulele Am chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-0-0Ukulele Am chord diagram
  • Ukulele Fm chord diagram Fingering: 1-0-1-3Ukulele Fm chord diagram
  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram


[Am] [Fm] [C] [Em]
[Am]I write this song in [Fm]memory of
The [C]wayward smile The [Em]boy we won’t [Am]forget
The soul you took a[Fm]way from us
The [C]river flows The t[Em]ears that we [Am]wept
Missing [Fm]you [C]Is [Em]all that needs to be [Am]said
More than [Fm]blue [C]The [Em]words inside my [Am]head


I [Fm]know that you’re [C]gone [Em] [Am]
I k[Fm]now that you’re g[C]one [Em]


[Am] [Fm] [C] [Em] [Am]
The cheeky smile Of [Fm]jokes and laughs
The [C]memories of [Em]times We crossed the [Am]line
The stepping stones [Fm]Across my mind
[C]Washed away We [Em]all now feel so [Am]blind


Missing [Fm]you [C]Is [Em]all that needs to be [Am]said
More than [Fm]blue [C]The [Em]words inside my [Am]head


I [Fm]know that you’re [C] [Em]gone [Am]
I [Fm]know that you’re [C]gone [Em] [Am]
I[Fm]know that you’re[C]gone[Em] [Am]
I [Fm]know that you’re g[C]one [Em] [C]

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AlbumEd Sheeran
GenresPop
Year2006
KeyAm

How to play In Memory on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Ed Sheeran - In Memory on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 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.

In Memory uses these transitions most often: Am → Fm (16), C → Em (16), and Fm → C (16). 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 Am - Fm chord transition.

1. Am → Fm chord transition

To move from Am to Fm;

  1. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Place index finger on G string fret 1.
  3. Place pinky on A string fret 3.
Am to Fm

2. Fm → C chord transition

To move from Fm to C;

  1. While playing Fm, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and pinky.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
Fm to C

3. C → Em chord transition

To move from C to Em;

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 2.
  3. Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
C to Em

4. Em → Am chord transition

To move from Em to Am;

  1. While playing Em, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
Em to Am

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

  • In Memory includes 64 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • In Memory contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how In Memory 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 → Em: 8%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → Fm: 0%