Emmylou Harris - Save the Last Dance For Me Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G7 chord diagram
Ukulele C7 chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
[Opening]
You can [C]dance every dance with the guy
Who gave you the eye, let him [G7]hold you tight.
You can [G7]smile every smile for the man
Who held your hand ‘neath the [C]pale moonlight
But [G7]don’t [C7]for[F]get who’s taking you home
and in whose arms you’re [C]gonna be
So [G7]darlin’, save the last dance for [C]me
[section 2]
Oh I [C]know, oh I know, that the music’s fine
like sparkling wine, go and [G7]have your fun, yes I know, Oh I know,
Laugh and [G7]sing, but while we’re apart, don’t give your heart to [C]anyone
‘Cause [G7]don’t [C7]for[F]get who’s taking you home
and in whose arms you’re [C]gonna be
So [G7]darlin’, save the last dance for [C]me
[section 3]
Baby, don’t you know I [G7]love you so? Can’t you feel it when we [C]touch?
I will never, never [G7]let you go I love you, oh, so [C]much
[section 4]
You can [C]dance, you can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone an it’s [G7]time to go, You can dance,
If he [G7]asks if you’re all alone,
Can he take you home, you must [C]tell him ‘no’
‘Cause [G7]don’t [C7]for[F]get who’s taking you home
and in whose arms you’re[C]gonna be
So [G7]darlin’, save the last dance for [C]me
[section 5]
But [G7]don’t [C7]for[F]get who’s taking you home
and in whose arms you’re [C]gonna be
So [G7]darlin., save the last dance for [C]me
[G7]Darlin’, save the last dance for [C]me
[Closing]
[G7]Darlin’, save the last dance for [C]me
How to play Save the Last Dance For Me on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Emmylou Harris - Save the Last Dance For Me 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.
Save the Last Dance For Me uses these transitions most often: C → G7 (15), G7 → C (11), and C7 → F (4). 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 - G7 chord transition.
1. C → G7 chord transition
To move from C to G7;
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
2. G7 → C7 chord transition
To move from G7 to C7;
- While playing G7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
3. C7 → F chord transition
To move from C7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
4. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
Save the Last Dance For Me chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Save the Last Dance For Me.
- Save the Last Dance For Me includes 38 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Save the Last Dance For Me contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Save the Last Dance For Me connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%
- G7 → C7: 5%