Shawn Mendes - When You’re Ready Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram
[Opening]
Maybe I [C]had too many drinks but [G]that’s just what I needed
I [Am]hope that you don’t think that what I’m saying sounds conceited
When I [Dm]look across the room and you’re [C]staring right back at me
Like [G]somebody told the joke and we’re the only ones laughing
[chorus]
[C]Don’t know why I tried, ’cause [G]ain’t nobody like you
[Am]Familiar disappointment, every single time I do
And [Dm]every single night my [C]arms are not around you
My [G]mind’s still wrapped around you
[chorus]
Baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready, I’m [G][Am]waiting
Baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C][G]waiting
Even ten years from [C]now if you haven’t [G]found somebody
[Am]I promise, I’ll be around, yell me when you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting…
[section 2]
What [C]if my dad is right, and he [G]says that you’re the one
No, [Am]I can’t even argue, I won’t even fight him on it
[Dm]Call you when it’s late, and I [C]know that you’re on bed
‘Cause [G]I’m three hours back, seems like you’re always six ahead
[chorus]
And I [C]don’t know why I tried, ’cause there [G]ain’t nobody like you
[Am]Familiar disappointment, every single time I do
And [Dm]every single night my [C]arms are not around you
My [G]mind’s still wrapped around you
[chorus]
Baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready, I’m [G][Am]waiting
Baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C][G]waiting
Even ten years from [C]now if you haven’t [G]found somebody
[Am]I promise, I’ll be around, tell me when you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting, yeah
[Closing]
And if I [Am]have to, I’ll [G]wait [C]forever
Say the [Dm]word, and I’ll [Am]change my [G]plans
Yeah, you [Am]know that we [G]fit [C]together
I know your [Dm]heart like the [Am]back of my [G]hand
[chorus]
So baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready, I’m [G][Am]waiting
Baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C][G]waiting
Even ten years from [C]now if you haven’t [G]found somebody
[Am]I promise, I’ll be around, tell me when you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting, yeah, baby, tell me when you’re [C]ready
I’m [G][Am]waiting, baby, anytime you’re [Dm]ready
I’m [C][G]waiting, even ten years from [C]now
If you haven’t [G]found somebody, [Am]I promise, I’ll be around
Tell me when you’re [Dm]ready, I’m [C]waiting, I’m [G]waiting
How to play When You're Ready on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Shawn Mendes - When You're Ready 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.
When You're Ready uses these transitions most often: C → G (24), G → Am (14), and G → C (13). 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 - G chord transition.
1. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
2. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → Dm chord transition
To move from Am to Dm;
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
4. Dm → C chord transition
To move from Dm to C;
- While playing Dm, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
When You're Ready chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in When You're Ready.
- When You're Ready includes 83 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- When You're Ready contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how When You're Ready connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → Am: 13%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → Dm: 5%