Adele - Skyfall 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 A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.
Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
This [Cm]is the [Ab]end [F]
Hold your breath and [Cm]count to [Ab]ten [F]
Feel the earth [Cm]move and [Ab]then [F]
Hear my heart [Cm]burst a[G]gain
[section 2]
For this [Cm]is the [Ab]end [F]
I’ve drowned and dreamed this [Cm]mo[Ab]ment [F]
So overdue I [Cm]owe [Ab]them [F]
Swept away I’m [Cm]sto[G]len
[chorus]
Let the [Cm]sky fall, when it [Ab]crumbles
We will [F]stand tall, and face it [Cm]all to[G]gether
Let the [Cm]sky fall, when it [Ab]crumbles
We will [F]stand tall and face it [Cm]all to[G]gether [G]
At [Cm]skyfall [Ab] [F]
Yes at [Cm]skyfall [Ab] [F]
[section 3]
Skyfall is [Cm]where we [Ab]start [F]
A thousand miles and [Cm]poles [Ab]apart [F]
Where worlds collide and [Cm]days are [Ab]dark
You may have my [F]number you can take my name
But you’ll [Cm]never [G]have my [G]heart
[chorus]
Let the [Cm]sky fall, when it [Ab]crumbles
We will [F]stand tall, and face it [Cm]all to[G]gether
Let the [Cm]sky fall, when it [Ab]crumbles
We will [F]stand tall and face it [Cm]all to[G]gether [G]
At [Cm]skyfall [Ab] [F]
Yes at [Cm]skyfall [Ab] [F]
[Closing]
[Cm]
Where you go [F]I go, what [G]you see [Ab]I see.
I know I’d [Bb]never be [Bm]me, without the se[Cm]curity.
Of your [Ab]loving arms, keeping [Cm]me from harm.
Put your [G]hand in my hand, and we’ll [G]stand.
[chorus]
Let the [Cm]sky fall, when it [Ab]crumbles
We will [F]stand tall, and face it [Cm]all to[G]gether
Let the [Cm]sky fall, when it [Ab]crumbles
We will [F]stand tall and face it [Cm]all to[G]gether [G]
At [Cm]skyfall [Ab] [F]
Yes at [Cm]skyfall [Ab] [F]
[Cm]Ooooooooooooooo
How to play Skyfall on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Adele - Skyfall on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 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.
Skyfall uses these transitions most often: Cm → Ab (22), Ab → F (21), and F → 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 Cm - Ab chord transition.
1. 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.
2. Ab → F chord transition
To move from Ab to F;
- While playing Ab, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
3. F → Cm chord transition
To move from F to Cm;
- While playing F, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 3.
4. Cm → G chord transition
To move from Cm to G;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
5. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
6. G → Ab chord transition
To move from G to Ab;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on E string fret 4.
7. Ab → Bb chord transition
To move from Ab to Bb;
- While playing Ab, lift your pinky from E string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
8. Bb → Bm chord transition
To move from Bb to Bm;
- While playing Bb, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
9. Bm → Cm chord transition
To move from Bm to Cm;
- While playing Bm, lift your ring finger from G string fret 4.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 3.
Skyfall chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Skyfall.
- Skyfall includes 91 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Skyfall contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Skyfall connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Cm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (22%), F (11%), and Gm (9%).
- Cm → G: 22%
- Cm → F: 11%
After Ab, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are Cm (15%), Eb (12%), and Db (11%).- Ab → Cm: 15%
- Ab → Bb: 8%