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Ringo Starr - Sentimental Journey Ukulele Chords

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ChordsA, E7, D7, D, B7, Bm7, E
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

  • Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
  • Ukulele E7 chord diagram Fingering: 1-2-0-2Ukulele E7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele D7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-3 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele D7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
  • Ukulele B7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele Bm7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram

[Opening]
[A] [E7] [A] [D7] [A] [E7] [A]
[A]Gonna take a sentimental journey,
Gonna set my [E7]heart at ease.
[A]Gonna make a [D7]sentimental journey,
[A]To renew old [E7]memo[A]ries.

[Closing]
[A]Got my bags, got my reservations,
Spent each dime I [E7]could afford.
[A]Like a child in [D7]wild anticipation,
[A]I long to hear that, [E7]”All a[A]board!”

[chorus]
[D]Seven, that’s the time we leave at [A]seven
I’ll be waiting up at [B7]heaven,
Counting every mile of [E7]railroad [Bm7]track,
that [E]takes me [E7]back.

[chorus]
[A]Never thought my heart could be so yearny.
Why did I de[E7]cide to roam?
[A]Gotta take that [D7]sentimental journey,
[A]Sentimental [E7]journey [A]home.

[chorus]
[A] [E7] [A] [D7] [A] [E7] [A]
[D]Seven, that’s the time we leave at [A]seven
I’ll be waiting up at [B7]heaven,
Counting every mile of [E7]railroad [Bm7]track,
That [E]takes me [E7]back.

[chorus]
[A]Never thought my heart could be so yearny.
Why did I de[E7]cide to roam?
[A]Gotta take that [D7]sentimental journey,
[A]Sentimental [E7]journey [A]home.

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ArtistRingo Starr
AlbumSentimental Journey
GenresRock
Year1970
KeyA

How to play Sentimental Journey on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Ringo Starr - Sentimental Journey on ukulele requires 7 chords and 8 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.

Sentimental Journey uses these transitions most often: E7 → A (14), A → E7 (12), and A → D7 (6). 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 - E7 chord transition.

1. A → E7 chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele E7 chord diagram Fingering: 1-2-0-2Ukulele E7 chord diagram

To move from A to E7;

  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 2.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.
A to E7

2. A → D7 chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele D7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-3 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele D7 chord diagram

To move from A to D7;

  1. While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
A to D7

3. A → D chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

To move from A 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. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
A to D

4. A → B7 chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele B7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B7 chord diagram

To move from A to B7;

  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 3.
A to B7

5. B7 → E7 chord transition

To move from B7 to E7;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.

6. E7 → Bm7 chord transition

To move from E7 to Bm7;

  1. While playing E7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
  2. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.

7. Bm7 → E chord transition

To move from Bm7 to E;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 4.
  2. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

8. E → E7 chord transition

To move from E to E7;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.

Sentimental Journey chord transition analysis

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

  • Sentimental Journey includes 52 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Sentimental Journey contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Sentimental Journey connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → E7: 4%
    After E7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (31%), Am (28%), and A7 (7%).
    • E7 → A: 31%
    • E7 → Bm7: 0%
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