Zara Larsson - Rooftop 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 F,C,A#,G,D keys to play this song with easier chords.
Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram
Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram
Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
[Opening]
[Ab] [Eb] [Ab]
We could be soulmates, we could be [Eb]so great, we could be [Ab]happy
[Eb]One day some day, or in a whole another [Ab]lifetime
[section 2]
Said the first time that we locked eyes, that shit was [Eb]crazy
And the second time [Cm]just blew my mind, that [Bb]shit was crazy [Ab]
Lately I don’t know what I’m supposed to [Eb]do
‘Cause I got someone and [Cm]baby so do [Bb]you
[chorus]
It was the [Ab]third of September, we were hanging up on the roof
It was a [Eb]hot, hot night, we were [Cm]having a [Bb]barbecue
And I said [Ab]”hi”, you said “hi”. Baby that’s when I knew
[Eb]I just, I just ca-can’t take my [Cm]mind off [Bb]you
[chorus]
It was a [Ab]night to remember, we were hanging up on the roof
Someone [Eb]got knocked out, and [Cm]in came the boys [Bb]in blue
And you said [Ab]”bye”, I said “bye”. Some of that made the news
[Eb]I just, I just ca-can’t take my [Cm]mind off [Bb]you
[section 3]
[Ab] One night on the rooftop, one night on the rooftop, rooftop
[Eb] On sight at the rooftop, at the [Cm]rooftop, [Bb]rooftop
[section 4]
[Ab] Then the rain came, something caught flame, and it was crazy
[Eb] Yeah there were sirens and [Cm]fire men, that shit was [Bb]crazy
[Ab] Baby rushing down the stairs I see you go
[Eb] It was the saddest thing that [Cm]I will ever [Bb]know
[chorus]
It was the [Ab]third of September, we were hanging up on the roof
It was a [Eb]hot, hot night, we were [Cm]having a [Bb]barbecue
And I said [Ab]”hi”, you said “hi”. Baby that’s when I knew
[Eb]I just, I just ca-can’t take my [Cm]mind off [Bb]you
[chorus]
It was a [Ab]night to remember, we were hanging up on the roof
Someone [Eb]got knocked out, and [Cm]in came the boys [Bb]in blue
And you said [Ab]”bye”, I said “bye”. Some of that made the news
[Eb]I just, I just ca-can’t take my [Cm]mind off [Bb]you
[chorus]
[Ab] One night on the rooftop, one night on the rooftop, rooftop
[Eb] On sight at the rooftop, at the [Cm]rooftop, [Bb]rooftop
[Ab] Sparks fly on the rooftop, friends fighting on the rooftop, rooftop
[Eb] Bright lights on the rooftop, at the [Bb]rooftop, rooftop
[Closing]
We could be [Ab]soulmates, we could be [Eb]so [Bb]great
We could be [Ab]happy, [Eb]one day some [Cm]day
[chorus]
It was the [Ab]third of September, we were hanging up on the roof
It was a [Eb]hot, hot night, we were [Cm]having a [Bb]barbecue
And I said [Ab]”hi”, you said “hi”. Baby that’s when I knew
[Eb]I just, I just ca-can’t take my [Cm]mind off [Bb]you
[chorus]
It was a [Ab]night to remember, we were hanging up on the roof
Someone [Eb]got knocked out, and [Cm]in came the boys [Bb]in blue
And you said [Ab]”bye”, I said “bye”. Some of that made the news
[Eb]I just, I just ca-can’t take my [Cm]mind off [Bb]you
[chorus]
[Ab] One night on the rooftop, one night on the rooftop, rooftop
[Eb] On sight at the rooftop, at the [Cm]rooftop, [Bb]rooftop
[Ab] Sparks fly on the rooftop, friends fighting on the rooftop, rooftop
[Eb] Bright lights on the rooftop, at the [Cm]rooftop, [Bb]rooftop [Ab]
How to play Rooftop on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Zara Larsson - Rooftop on ukulele requires 4 chords and 6 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.
Rooftop uses these transitions most often: Ab → Eb (26), Bb → Ab (22), and Eb → Cm (21). 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 Ab - Eb chord transition.
1. Ab → Eb chord transition
To move from Ab to Eb;
- While playing Ab, lift your middle finger from C string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to C string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky on E string from fret 4 to fret 3.
2. Eb → Cm chord transition
To move from Eb to Cm;
- While playing Eb, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 3.
3. Cm → Bb chord transition
To move from Cm to Bb;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 3.
4. Bb → Ab chord transition
To move from Bb to Ab;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on E string fret 4.
5. Eb → Bb chord transition
To move from Eb to Bb;
- While playing Eb, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
6. Cm → Ab chord transition
To move from Cm to Ab;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on E string fret 4.
Rooftop chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Rooftop.
- Rooftop includes 95 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Rooftop connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Ab, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are Cm (15%), Eb (12%), and Db (11%).
- Ab → Eb: 12%
After Eb, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are Bb (30%), F (18%), and Ab (10%).- Eb → Bb: 30%
- Eb → Ab: 10%