Charlie Puth - Marvin Gaye 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 C,F,G keys to play this song with easier chords.
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
[chorus]
Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on, you got the healing that I [Bm]want
Just like they say it in the [G]song, until the [A]dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on [A]
[Opening]
We got this king size to our[D]selves, don’t have to share with no one [Bm]else
Don’t keep your secrets to your[G]self, it’s [A]karma sutra show and [D]tell, oh oh [F#]oh
[F#]There’s loving in your eyes, that [Bm]pulls me closer
It’s so [E]subtle, I’m in trouble, but I’d [Em]love to be in trouble with [A]you
[chorus]
Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on, you got the healing that I [Bm]want
Just like they say it in the [G]song, until the [A]dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on [A]
[section 2]
You got to give it up to [D]me, I’m screaming mercy, mercy [Bm]please
Just like they say it in the [G]song, until the [A]dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on [A]
And when you leave me all [D]alone, I’m like a stray without a [Bm]home
I’m like a dog without a [G]bone, [A]I just want you for my [D]own
I got to have you babe, oh oh [F#]oh
[section 3]
[F#]There’s [F#]loving in your eyes, that [Bm]pulls me closer
It’s so [E]subtle, I’m in trouble, but I’d [Em]love to be in trouble with [A]you
[chorus]
Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on, you got the healing that I [Bm]want
Just like they say it in the [G]song, until the [A]dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on [A]
Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on, you got the healing that I [Bm]want
Just like they say it in the [G]song, until the [A]dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on [A]
[Closing]
You got to give it up to [D]me, I’m screaming mercy, mercy [Bm]please
Just like they say it in the [G]song, until the [A]dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on
[Bm]Just like they say it in the [G]song, until the [A]dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it [D]on
How to play Marvin Gaye on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Charlie Puth - Marvin Gaye on ukulele requires 7 chords and 9 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.
Marvin Gaye uses these transitions most often: A → D (16), Bm → G (9), and D → Bm (9). 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 D - Bm chord transition.
1. 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.
2. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
3. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
4. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
5. D → F# chord transition
To move from D to F#;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 3.
6. F# → Bm chord transition
To move from F# to Bm;
- While playing F#, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
7. Bm → E chord transition
To move from Bm to E;
- While playing Bm, lift your ring finger from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
8. E → Em chord transition
To move from E to Em;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
9. Em → A chord transition
To move from Em to A;
- 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 C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
Marvin Gaye chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Marvin Gaye.
- Marvin Gaye includes 58 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Marvin Gaye contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Marvin Gaye connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → A: 17%
- D → Bm: 5%
After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).- A → D: 29%