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Nathan Sykes - Famous Ukulele Chords

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ChordsA, F#m, D, E, C#m, Bm, F#
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,F keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
  • Ukulele F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-2-0Ukulele F#m | G♭m chord diagram
  • Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
  • Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
  • Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram
  • Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm chord diagram
  • Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-2-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram

[Opening]
[A] [F#m] [D] [E]
[A]I really believe in love, [F#m]I really believe in love that [D]won’t die
But no matter how hard I [E]try, I just can’t make you [A]realize
I’ve been here all [F#m]alone, when it comes to me and you, no spotlight on [D]
‘Cause you always think that, you can do [E]better, better, better

[chorus]
But will you [A]call [C#m]me when I’m [F#m]famous? When I’m [D]famous
Would you call my [E]name? Will you [A]call [C#m]me when I’m [F#m]famous?
When I’m [D]famous, would you call my [E]name? When I’m [A]famous

[section 2]
What’s a man gotta [C#m]do to make you [F#m]happy? Is it all about the fortune and [D]fame?
Would you care if they scream my [E]name? If they did I would still feel the [A]same
I’ve been here all [F#m]alone, when it comes to me and you, no spotlight on [D]
Cause you always think that you can do [E]better, better, better

[chorus]
But will you [A]call [C#m]me when I’m [F#m]famous? When I’m [D]famous
Would you call my [E]name? Will you [A]call [C#m]me when I’m [F#m]famous?
When I’m [D]famous, would you call my [E]name?

[section 3]
[D]If I told you honestly, [Bm]honestly, I don’t believe
[C#m]You would take the diamond rings, [F#]things that only fade [D]overnight
I would rather you and me [Bm]living on another dream [C#m]
Make it a reality, and [C#m]hopefully

[section 4]
You won’t only [A]call [C#m]me when I’m [F#m]famous baby, when I’m [D]famous
Would you call my [E]name? Will you [A]call [C#m]me when I’m [F#m]famous, baby?
Oh, when I’m [D]famous, will you call my [E]name?
Now, [A]will you call [C#m]me? [F#m]Will you call [C#m]me?
Now [D]will you call? You’ll [D]call my [E]name
[A]Will you call [C#m]me? [F#m]Will you [call [C#m]me?
[D]Will you call? You’ll [D]call my [E]name

[Closing]
[A]’Cause I really believe in love, [F#m]I really believe in love that won’t [D]die
And it can only get [E]better, better, better, when I’m [A]famous

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ArtistNathan Sykes
AlbumFamous (Remixes)
GenresPop
Year2016
KeyA

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

Nathan Sykes - Famous 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.

Famous uses these transitions most often: D → E (14), E → A (13), and F#m → D (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 A - F#m chord transition.

2. F#m → D chord transition

Ukulele F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-2-0Ukulele F#m | G♭m chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

To move from F#m to D;

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

3. D → E chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram

To move from D to E;

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

4. E → A chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

To move from E to A;

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

5. A → C#m chord transition

To move from A to C#m;

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

6. C#m → F#m chord transition

To move from C#m to F#m;

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

7. D → Bm chord transition

To move from D to Bm;

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

8. Bm → C#m chord transition

To move from Bm to C#m;

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

9. C#m → F# chord transition

To move from C#m to F#;

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

10. F# → D chord transition

To move from F# to D;

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

11. C#m → D chord transition

To move from C#m to D;

  1. While playing C#m, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 4 to fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 4 to fret 2.

Famous chord transition analysis

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

  • Famous includes 73 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Famous contains 2 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Famous 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 → Bm: 5%
    • D → E: 3%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → F#m: 6%
    • A → C#m: 2%
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