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Sam Smith - Like I Can Ukulele Chords

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ChordsGm, F, A#, Dm, Cm, D#
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 A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Ukulele Gm chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-1Ukulele Gm chord diagram
  • Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
  • Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
  • Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram
  • Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-1Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram

[Opening]
He could be a [Gm]sinner, or a [F]gentle[A#]man
He could be your [Gm]preacher
When your [F]soul is [A#]damned
He could be your [Gm]lawyer on a [F]witness [Dm]stand [Cm]
[Cm]But he’ll never love you [Gm]like I [D#]can, [A#]can

[section 2]
He could be a [Gm]stranger, you gave a [F]second [A#]glance
He could be a [Gm]trophy, of a [F]one night [A#]stand
He could have your [Gm]humour, but I [F]don’t underst[Dm]and, ’cause [Cm]
[Cm]He’ll never love you [Gm]like I [D#]can, can,[A#] can

[chorus]
[F]Why are you looking down [Dm]all the wrong [Gm]roads?
[D#]When mine is the heart and the [A#]salt of the [F]soul
[F]There may be lovers who [Dm]hold out their [Gm]hands, but
[Cm]They’ll never love you [Gm]like I [D#]can, can, [A#]can
[Cm]They’ll never love you [Gm]like I can, can

[section 3]
A chance [Gm]encounter of [F]circum[A#]stance
Baby, he’s a [Gm]mantra, keeps your [F]mind entran[A#]ced
He could be a [Gm]silence in this [F]mayhem
[Dm]But then again [Cm]
[Cm]He’ll never love you like[Gm]I can,[D#] can, can[A#]

[chorus]
[F]Why are you looking down all[Dm] the wrong roads?[Gm]
[D#]When mine is the heart and the [A#]salt of the soul[F]
[F]There may be lovers who hold[Dm] out their hands[Gm], but
[Cm]They’ll never love you like[Gm] I can,[D#] can, can[A#]
[Cm]They’ll never love you like[Gm] I can, [D#]can, can[A#]
[Cm]He’ll never love you like[Gm]I can, [D#]can, can[A#]

[Closing]
We [Gm]both have demons, that we [F]can’t stand[A#]
I [Gm]love your demons, like [F]devils can [A#]
If [Gm]you’re still seeking an [F]honest man[A#]
Then [Cm]stop deceiving, Lor[D#]d, please

[chorus]
[F]Why are you looking down all[Dm]the wrong roads?[Gm]
[D#]When mine is the heart and the [A#]salt of the soul[F]
[F]There may be lovers who hold[Dm]out their hands[Gm], but
[Cm]They’ll never love you like [Gm]I can, [D#]can, can[A#]
[Cm]They’ll never love you like[Gm] I can,[D#] can, can[A#]
[Cm]He’ll never love you like[Gm] I can,[D#] can, can [A#]

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ArtistSam Smith
AlbumIn the Lonely Hour
GenresPop
Year2014
KeyGm

How to play Like I Can on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Sam Smith - Like I Can on ukulele requires 6 chords and 12 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.

Like I Can uses these transitions most often: D# → A# (13), Gm → D# (13), and Gm → F (12). 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 Gm - F chord transition.

1. Gm → F chord transition

Ukulele Gm chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-1Ukulele Gm chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

To move from Gm to F;

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

2. F → A# chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from F to A#;

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

3. A# → Gm chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele Gm chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-1Ukulele Gm chord diagram

To move from A# to Gm;

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

4. F → Dm chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

To move from F to Dm;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
F to Dm

5. Dm → Cm chord transition

To move from Dm to Cm;

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

6. Cm → Gm chord transition

To move from Cm to Gm;

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

7. Gm → D# chord transition

To move from Gm to D#;

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

8. D# → A# chord transition

To move from D# to A#;

  1. While playing D#, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
  4. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.

9. Dm → Gm chord transition

To move from Dm to Gm;

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

10. A# → Cm chord transition

To move from A# to Cm;

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

11. Cm → D# chord transition

To move from Cm to D#;

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

12. D# → F chord transition

To move from D# to F;

  1. While playing D#, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

Like I Can chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Like I Can.

  • Like I Can includes 102 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Like I Can contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Like I Can connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Gm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (15%), F (12%), and Dm (9%).
    • Gm → F: 12%
    • Gm → Cm: 7%
    After A#, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (24%), C (16%), and D# (11%).
    • A# → F: 24%
    • A# → Cm: 7%
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