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Chicago - You’re The Inspiration Ukulele Chords

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ChordsEm, A, B, G, Bm, C, D, F, F#
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

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

[Opening]
[Em] [A] [B] [Em] [A] [B]
[G]You know our love was meant to be [Bm]
[Em]The kind of [G]love that lasts for[C]ever
[G]And I need you here with me [Bm]
[Em]From to[G]night until the [C]end of time

[section 2]
[D]You should [G]know, [Em]everywhere I [F]go
[Bm]You’re always on my [Em]mind, [A]in my [D]heart
[D]In my [Em]soul [F#]

[section 3]
[B]You’re the meaning in my life
[Em]You’re the inspir[F#]ation
[B]You bring feeling to my life
[Em]You’re the inspira[F#]tion
[D]Wanna have you near me
I [G]wanna have you hear me say[Em]ing
[D]No one [A]needs you more than I [G]need [C]you [D] [G] [C] [D]

[section 4]
And I [G]know, yes, I know that it’s plain to [Bm]see
[Em]We’re so in love when we’re [C]together
Now I [G]know that I need you here with [Bm]me
[Em]From to[D]night until the [C]end of time

[Closing]
[D]You should [G]know, [C]everywhere I [F]go
[Bm]You’re always on my [Em]mind, [A]in my [D]heart
[D]In my [Em]soul [F#]
ending simplified
[B]You’re the meaning in my life
[Em]You’re the inspira[F#]tion
[B]You bring feeling to my life
[Em]You’re the inspira[F#]tion
[D]Wanna have you near me
I [G]wanna have you hear me say[Em]ing
[D]No one needs you more than I [G]need [C]you [D] [G] [C] [D] [G]

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ArtistChicago
AlbumChicago 17
GenresRock, Classic Rock
Year1984
KeyG

How to play You're The Inspiration on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Chicago - You're The Inspiration on ukulele requires 9 chords and 20 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.

You're The Inspiration uses these transitions most often: D → G (9), G → C (7), and Bm → Em (6). 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 Em - A chord transition.

1. Em → A chord transition

Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

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.
Em to A

2. 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

3. B → Em chord transition

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

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.
B to Em

4. B → G chord transition

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

To move from B to G;

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

5. G → Bm chord transition

To move from G to Bm;

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

6. Bm → Em chord transition

To move from Bm to Em;

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

7. Em → G chord transition

To move from Em to G;

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

8. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C;

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

9. C → D chord transition

To move from C to D;

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

10. 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.

11. Em → F chord transition

To move from Em to F;

  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 E string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.

12. F → Bm chord transition

To move from F to Bm;

  1. While playing F, 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 2.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 4.

13. A → D chord transition

To move from A to D;

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

14. 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.

15. Em → F# chord transition

To move from Em to F#;

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

16. F# → B chord transition

To move from F# 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 E string fret 2 to C string fret 3.
  3. Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.

17. F# → D chord transition

To move from F# to D;

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

18. 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.

19. Em → C chord transition

To move from Em to C;

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

20. C → F chord transition

To move from C to F;

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

You're The Inspiration chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in You're The Inspiration.

  • You're The Inspiration includes 78 chord transitions, 20 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • You're The Inspiration contains 7 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how You're The Inspiration connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (17%).
    • Em → C: 27%
    • Em → G: 18%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Em: 9%
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