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Rex Orange County - THE SHADE Ukulele Chords

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

  • Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
  • Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
  • Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram
  • Ukulele A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A#m | B♭m chord diagram

[Opening]
[A#] [F] [A#] [F]
[A#]I was closing all the blinds. Just so you could sleep the night [F]trough.
[A#]I was staying by your side. Just so I knew you were [F]okay.
And I was [Dm]opening the door. [Dm]Just to see if you would [A#]walk through.
I [C#m]started [Dm]painting all the walls. [Dm]Just to see if you like the [A#m]shade.

[chorus]
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go. No no
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go.

[Closing]
[A#]You were holding out your hand. Hoping I’ll be there to [F]hold to.
[A#]I went out to Amsterdam. Just so I could give you some [F]space.
Then I kept [Dm]opening my door. [Dm]Just to see if you would [A#]walk through.
I [C#m]kept on [Dm]painting all my walls. [Dm]Just to see if you like the [A#m]shade.

[chorus]
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go. No no
[A#]I would love just to be stuck to your side. Not with [F]anybody else, anybody else.
It’s [A#]enough just to keep us occupied. Please don’t [F]go. Oh oh.

[outro]
[A#] [F] [A#] [F]

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ArtistRex Orange County
AlbumWho Cares?
GenresAlternative, Indie, Pop
Year2022
KeyA#

How to play THE SHADE on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Rex Orange County - THE SHADE on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 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.

THE SHADE uses these transitions most often: A# → F (16), F → A# (13), and A# → C#m (2). 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# - F chord transition.

1. A# → F chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

To move from A# to F;

  1. While playing A#, lift your ring finger from G string fret 3.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
A# to F

2. F → Dm chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

To move from F to Dm;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
F to Dm

3. Dm → A# chord transition

Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from Dm to A#;

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 3.
Dm to A#

4. A# → C#m chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram

To move from A# to C#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on A string fret 4.
A# to C#m

5. C#m → Dm chord transition

To move from C#m to Dm;

  1. While playing C#m, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 2.

6. Dm → A#m chord transition

To move from Dm to A#m;

  1. While playing Dm, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
  3. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 3.

7. A#m → A# chord transition

To move from A#m to A#;

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
  3. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.

THE SHADE chord transition analysis

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

  • THE SHADE includes 41 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • THE SHADE contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how THE SHADE 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 F (24%), C (16%), and D# (11%).
    • A# → F: 24%
    • A# → C#m: 1%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → Dm: 5%
    • F → A#: 1%
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