Phoebe Bridgers - Moon Song Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [F] [C] [G] [Am] [F]
[C]You asked to walk [F]me home
[C]But I [G]had [Am]to carry [F]you, [C]and you pushed [F]me in
Now my [C]feet can’t touch the [G] [Am]bottom [F]of you
You couldn’t [Em]have, you [F]couldn’t [C]have
[section 2]
Stuck your [C]tongue down [Em]the throat of [F]somebody
Who [C] [G]loves [F]you more
I will [C]wait for [Em]the next time you [F]want me
Like a [D]dog with a bird at [F]your door
[section 3]
[C] [C] [F] [C] [G] [Am] [F]
[C]We [C]hate Tears [F]in Heaven, [C]but it’s [G]sad [Am]his baby [F]died
[C] [Em]We fought [F]about John Lennon, until [C]I cried [G] [Am] [F]
Then I went [Em]to bed [F] [C]upset
[section 4]
Now [C]I’m dreaming, and you’re [Em]singing at my [F]birthday
I’ve n[C]ever seen you [G]smiling so [F]big
It’s nautical [C]themed, and there’s [Em]something I’m [F]supposed to say
But can’t for [D]the life of [C]me remember what [F]it is
[section 5]
[C]And if I could [F]give you [C]the [G]moon
I would [F]give you [C]the moon [G] [F]
[Closing]
You are [C]sick, and [E]you’re married, and you [F]might be dying
But you’re [C]holding me like [G]water in [F]your hands
When you saw the [C]dead little [Em]bird, you [F]started crying
But you know the [D]killer [C]doesn’t [F]understand
How to play Moon Song on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Phoebe Bridgers - Moon Song on ukulele requires 7 chords and 11 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.
Moon Song uses these transitions most often: F → C (23), C → G (11), and C → F (8). 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 C - F chord transition.
1. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
2. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
3. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
4. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
5. F → Em chord transition
To move from F to Em;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
6. 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.
7. G → F chord transition
To move from G to F;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
8. F → D chord transition
To move from F to D;
- Lift your index finger from E 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.
9. 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.
10. C → E chord transition
To move from C to E;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 4.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
11. E → F chord transition
To move from E to F;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
Moon Song chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Moon Song.
- Moon Song includes 83 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Moon Song contains 7 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Moon Song 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 → F: 16%
After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).- F → C: 40%
- F → Em: 3%