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Leeland - The War Ukulele Chords

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

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

[Opening]
[A] [B] [E] [C#m]
The [A]Lord is my Shepherd I [B]shall not want
You [E]lead me in the paths of Your [C#m]righteousness
[A]In these green pastures I’ll sing a song
[E]I will fear no evil in [C#m]life or death

[section 2]
[A]Though my enemies rise [B]against me
I know that you are with [E]me
I know that You are [C#m]always for me

[section 3]
[A]Your Fighting all my battles
So I’m [B]standing in your [E]victory [C#m]
[A]You prepare a table
In the [B]presence of my [E]enemies [C#m]
[A]You’ve already won the [B]war [E]

[section 4]
[E] [A] [B] [E] [A] [B]
The [A]Lord is my warrior, my [B]sun and shield
Your [E]Word is the sword that [C#m]shatters fear
[A]You watch over me and [B]count my steps
Your [E]love and affection so [C#m]furious

[section 5]
[A]Your voice thunders from the [B]heavens
Breaking through this [E]desert
Shouting I am [C#m]your defender

[Closing]
The [A]battle’s not mine but [B]Yours
The [C#m]battle’s not mine but [E]Yours
The [A]battle’s not mine but [B]Yours [E]

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ArtistLeeland
AlbumInvisible
GenresRock, Christian
Year2016
KeyA

How to play The War on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Leeland - The War on ukulele requires 4 chords and 6 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 War uses these transitions most often: A → B (13), B → E (11), and C#m → A (9). 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 - B chord transition.

1. A → B chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele B chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B chord diagram

To move from A to B;

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

2. B → E chord transition

Ukulele B chord diagram Fingering: 4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele B chord diagram
Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram

To move from B to E;

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

3. E → C#m chord transition

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

To move from E to C#m;

  1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 4 to fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A 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.
E to C#m

4. C#m → A chord transition

Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

To move from C#m to A;

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

5. 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.

6. B → C#m chord transition

To move from B to C#m;

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

The War chord transition analysis

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

  • The War includes 49 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • The War contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how The War 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 → E: 12%
    • A → B: 4%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → C#m: 6%
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