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Bruce Springsteen - When The Saints Go Marching In Ukulele Chords

ChordsC, G7, C7, F
Strumming↓-↓-↓-↓↑

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

  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele C7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-1Ukulele C7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram


Oh, when the [C]saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching [G7]in
Lord I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in


And when the [C]sun refuse to shine
Oh, when the sun refuse to [G7]shine
I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]sun be[G7]gins to [C]shine


Oh, when the [C]saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching [G7]in
I’m going to [G7]sing as loud as [F]thunder
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in


Oh, when the [C]saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching [G7]in
I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in


Oh, when the [C]stars fall from the sky
Oh, when the stars fall from the [G7]sky
I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in


Oh, when the [C]moon turns red with blood
Oh, when the moon turns red with [G7]blood
I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in


Oh, when the [C]trumpet sounds its call
Oh, when the trumpet sounds its [G7]call
I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in


Oh, when the [C]horsemen begin to ride
Oh, when the horsemen begin to [G7]ride
I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in


Oh, when the [C]fire begins to blaze
Oh, when the fire begins to [G7]blaze
I want to [C]be [C7]in that [F]number
When the [C]saints go [G7]marching [C]in

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AlbumBruce Springsteen with The Sessions Band: Live in Dublin
Year2007
KeyC

How to play When The Saints Go Marching In on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Bruce Springsteen - When The Saints Go Marching In on ukulele requires 4 chords and 5 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.

When The Saints Go Marching In uses these transitions most often: C → G7 (18), G7 → C (17), and F → C (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 C - G7 chord transition.

1. C → G7 chord transition

To move from C to G7;

  1. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
C to G7

2. C → C7 chord transition

To move from C to C7;

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 1.
C to C7

3. C7 → F chord transition

To move from C7 to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
C7 to F

4. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C;

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
F to C

5. G7 → F chord transition

To move from G7 to F;

  1. While playing G7, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
  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 short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in When The Saints Go Marching In.

  • When The Saints Go Marching In includes 61 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • When The Saints Go Marching In contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how When The Saints Go Marching In connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G7: 2%
    • C → C7: 2%
    After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
    • G7 → C: 69%
    • G7 → F: 5%