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Carpenters - Top Of The World Ukulele Chords

ChordsD, G, A, F#m, Em, B
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

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


[D] [G] [D] [A] [D] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [A]
[D]Such a feeling’s [A]coming [G]over [D]me,
There is [F#m]wonder in most [Em]every[A]thing I [D]see.
Not a [G]cloud in the [A]sky, got the [F#m]sun in my [B]eyes,
And I [Em]won’t be surprised if it’s a [A]dream.


[D]Everything I [A]want the [G]world to [D]be,
Is now [F#m]coming true [Em]especial[A]ly for [D]me,
And the [G]reason is [A]clear, it’s [F#m]because you are [B]here.
You’re the [Em]nearest thing to heaven that I’ve [A]seen.


I’m on [D]top of the world looking [G]down on creation.
And the [D]only expla[Em]nation [A]I can [D]find.
Is the [G]love that I’ve [A]found, ever [D]since you’ve been a[G]round.
Your love’s [D]put me at the [Em]top [A]of the [D]world.


[D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [A]
[D]Something in the [A]wind has [G]learned my [D]name,
And it’s [F#m]telling me that [Em]things are [A]not the [D]same.
In the [G]leaves on the [A]trees and the [F#m]touch of the [B]breeze,
There’s a [Em]pleasing sense of happiness for [A]me.


[D]There is only [A]one wish [G]on my [D]mind,
When this [F#m]day is through I [Em]hope that [A]I will [D]find.
That to [G]morrow will [A]be just the [F#m]same for you and [B]me,
All I [Em]need will be mine if you are [A]here.


I’m on [D]top of the world looking [G]down on creation.
And the [D]only expla[Em]nation [A]I can [D]find.
Is the [G]love that I’ve [A]found, ever [D]since you’ve been a[G]round.
Your love’s [D]put me at the [Em]top [A]of the [D]world.


I’m on [D]top of the world looking [G]down on creation.
And the [D]only expla[Em]nation [A]I can [D]find.
Is the [G]love that I’ve [A]found, ever [D]since you’ve been a[G]round.
Your love’s [D]put me at the [Em]top [A]of the [D]world.


[D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [A]

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AlbumA Song for You
GenresCountry, Pop
Year1972
KeyD

How to play Top Of The World on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

The Carpenters - Top Of The World on ukulele requires 6 chords and 10 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.

Top Of The World uses these transitions most often: D → G (23), A → D (20), and G → D (20). 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 D - G chord transition.

1. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G;

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

2. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A;

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

3. A → G chord transition

To move from A to G;

  1. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
A to G

4. D → F#m chord transition

To move from D to F#m;

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

5. F#m → Em chord transition

To move from F#m to Em;

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

6. Em → A chord transition

To move from Em to A;

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

7. A → F#m chord transition

To move from A to F#m;

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

8. F#m → B chord transition

To move from F#m 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. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.

9. B → Em chord transition

To move from B to Em;

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

10. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em;

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

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Top Of The World.

  • Top Of The World includes 122 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Top Of The World contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Top Of The World connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → A: 17%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → G: 13%