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Westlife - Rose Ukulele Chords

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

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


Some say [A]love it is a [E]river
That [D]drowns the [E]tender [A]reed
Some say [A]love it is a [E]razor
That [D]leaves your [E]soul to [A]bleed


Some say [C#m]love it is a [A]hunger
An [D]endless aching [E]need
I say [A]love it is a [E]flower
And [D]you it’s [E]only [A]seed

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ArtistWestlife
AlbumThe Love Album
GenresPop
Year2006
KeyA

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

Westlife - Rose on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 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.

Rose uses these transitions most often: D → E (4), E → A (4), and A → E (3). 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 - E chord transition.

1. A → E chord transition

To move from A to E;

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

2. E → D chord transition

To move from E to D;

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

3. 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.
A to C#m

4. A → D chord transition

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

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

  • Rose includes 17 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Rose contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Rose 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 → E: 12%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → D: 14%