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Mumford & Sons - Monster Ukulele Chords

ChordsC, G, Am, Em, F
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

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


[C] [G] [Am] [G] [Am] [C] [G] [C]
So we were [C]up, throwing dice [G]in the dark, I saw you [Am]late, last [G]night, come to [Am]harm
I saw you [C]dance in the [G]devil’s [C]arms, the night kept [C]coming, really nothing I [G]could do
Eyes with a [Am]fire, [G]unquenched, by [Am]peace, curse the [C]beauty, [G]curse the [C]queen


[G]So we [Am]come, to a [Em]place of [F]no [C]return
[G]Yours is the [Am]face, that [Em]makes my [F]body [C]burn
[G]And here is the [Am]name [Em]that our [F]sons will [C]learn
[C]Curse the [G]beauty, curse the [Am]queen, [C]curse the [G]beauty, leave [C]me


[G] [C] [G] [Am] [G] [C] [G] [Am] [F] [C] [G] [Am] [Am] [G] [C]
So when you’re [C]weak, when you are [G]on your knees
I’ll do my [Am]best, with the [G]time, that’s [Am]left
Sworn with your [C]spirit, [G]you’re fully [C]fleshed
So fuck your [C]dreams, and don’t you pick at [G]our seams
I’ll turn into a [Am]monster for you, If [G]you pay me [Am]enough
None of this [C]counts a few [G]dreams, plowed [C]up


[G]So we [Am]come, to a [Em]place of [F]no [C]return
[G]Yours is the [Am]face, that [Em]makes my [F]body [C]burn
[G]And here is the [Am]name [Em]that our [F]sons will [C]learn
[C]Curse the [G]beauty, curse the [Am]queen, [C]curse the [G]beauty, leave [C]me


[G] [C] [G] [Am] [G] [C] [G] [Am] [F] [C] [G] [Am] [Am] [G] [C]

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AlbumWilder Mind
Year2015
KeyG

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

Mumford & Sons - Monster on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 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.

Monster uses these transitions most often: C → G (28), G → Am (24), and G → C (13). 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 - G chord transition.

1. 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

2. G → Am chord transition

To move from G to Am;

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

3. 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.
Am to C

4. Am → Em chord transition

To move from Am to Em;

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

5. Em → F chord transition

To move from Em to F;

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

6. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C;

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

7. Am → F chord transition

To move from Am to F;

  1. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.

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

  • Monster includes 103 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Monster contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Monster connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%