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The Killers - Human Ukulele Chords

ChordsG, Bm, C, D, Em, Am, B
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C key to play this song with easier chords.

  • Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
  • Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm chord diagram
  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
  • Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram
  • Ukulele Am chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-0-0Ukulele Am chord diagram
  • Ukulele B chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B chord diagram


[G]I did my best to [Bm]notice, when the [C]call came down the [G]line
Up to the [D]platform of [Em]surrender, I was [C]brought, but I was [D]kind
And [G]sometimes I get [Bm]nervous, when I [C]see an open [Em]door
Close your [C]eyes, clear your [C]heart [D] [D]


Cut the [G]cord, are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer?
[D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold.
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees, looking for the [Em]answer [Em]
Are we [Am]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer? [G]


[G] [Bm] [C] [G] [D] [Em] [C] [D]
Pay my [G]respects to grace and [Bm]virtue, send my [C]condolences to [G]good
Give my [D]regards to soul and [Em]romance, they always [C]did the best they [D]could
And [G]so long to [Bm]devotion, you taught me [C]everything I [Em]know
Wave good [C]bye, wish me [C]well [D]


You got to let me [G]go, are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer?
[D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees, looking for the [Em]answer [Em]
Are we [Am]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer? [G]


Will your [C]system be al [D]right, when you [B]dream of home to[Em]night?
There [C]is no message [C]we’re receiving, [D]let me know, is your [D]heart still beating?


[G]Are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer? [D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees, looking for the [Em]answer


You got to let me [G]know, are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer?
[D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees looking for the [Em]answer [Em]
Are we [Am]human, [C] [C]or are we [G]dancer? [G]↓

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AlbumDay & Age
GenresRock
Year2008
KeyG

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

The Killers - Human on ukulele requires 7 chords and 13 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.

Human uses these transitions most often: G → Bm (13), C → D (11), and C → G (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 - Bm chord transition.

1. G → Bm chord transition

To move from G to Bm;

  1. While playing G, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
G to Bm

2. Bm → C chord transition

To move from Bm to C;

  1. While playing Bm, lift your index finger from C string fret 2.
  2. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
Bm to C

3. C → G chord transition

To move from C to G;

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

4. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D;

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

5. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em;

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

6. Em → C chord transition

To move from Em to C;

  1. While playing Em, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.

7. C → D chord transition

To move from C to D;

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

8. Bm → Em chord transition

To move from Bm to Em;

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

9. 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.

10. Am → C chord transition

To move from Am to C;

  1. While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

11. D → B chord transition

To move from D to B;

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

12. B → Em chord transition

To move from B to Em;

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

13. Em → G chord transition

To move from Em to G;

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

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

  • Human includes 93 chord transitions, 13 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Human contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Human 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 → D: 24%