The Drifters - 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. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,C,F,G keys to play this song with easier chords.
Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele B chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele B7 chord diagram
[Opening]
[E]You can dance every dance with the guy who gives you the eye, let him [B]hold you tight
You can smile every smile for the man who held your hand, beneath the [E]pale moonlight
But don’t for[A]get who’s taking you home, and in whose arms you’re [E]gonna be
So [B]darling, save the [B7]last dance for [E]me
[section 2]
[E]Oh I know that the music is fine like sparkling wine, go and [B]have your fun
Laugh and sing but while we’re apart, don’t give your heart to [E]anyone
But don’t for[A]get who’s taking you home, and in whose arms you’re [E]gonna be
So [B]darling, save the [B7]last dance for [E]me
[section 3]
[E]Baby don’t you know I [B]love you so, can’t you feel it when we [E]touch
I will never never [B]let you go, ’cause I love you oh so [E]much
[E]You can dance, go and carry on, till the night is gone and it’s [B]time to go
If he asks if you’re all alone can he take you home, you must [E]tell him no
[Closing]
But don’t for[A]get who’s taking you home, and in whose arms you’re [E]gonna be
So [B]darling, save the [B7]last dance for [E]me
So [B]darling, save the [B7]last dance for [E]me
How to play Save The Last Dance For Me on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
The Drifters - 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: E → B (9), B → E (5), and B → B7 (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 E - B chord transition.
1. E → B chord transition
To move from E to B;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 4.
2. E → A chord transition
To move from E to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
3. B → B7 chord transition
To move from B to B7;
- While playing B, lift your ring finger from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
4. B7 → E chord transition
To move from B7 to E;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 4.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
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 28 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 25 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 E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → A: 25%
- E → B: 11%
After B, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).- B → E: 21%
- B → B7: 0%