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James Baskett - Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Ukulele Chords

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ChordsG, C, A7, D7, D
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

  • Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
  • Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
  • Ukulele A7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-1-0-0Ukulele A7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele D7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-3 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele D7 chord diagram
  • Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

[Opening]
[G]Zip a dee doo dah, [C]zip a dee [G]ay,
[C]My, oh [G]my, what a [A7]wonderful [D7]day.
[G]Plenty of sunshine, [C]headed my [G]way,
[C]Zip a dee [G]doo dah, [D]zip a dee [G]ay.

[chorus]
[G]Oh, Mr. [D7]Bluebirds, on my [G]shoulder,
It’s the [A7]truth, it’s actual, [D]everything is satis[D7]factual.
[G]Zip a dee doo dah, [C]zip a dee [G]ay,
[C]Wonderful [G]feeling, [D]wonderful [G]day.

[section 2]
[G]Zip a dee doo dah, [C]zip a dee [G]ay,
[C]My, oh [G]my, what a [D]wonderful [D7]day.
[G]Plenty of sunshine, [C]headed my [G]way,
[C]Zip a dee [G]doo dah, [D]zip a dee [G]ay.

[chorus]
[G]Oh, Mr. [D7]Bluebirds, on my [G]shoulder,
It’s the [A7]truth, it’s actual, [D]everything is satis[D7]factual.
[G]Zip a dee doo dah, [C]zip a dee [G]ay,
[C]Wonderful [G]feeling, [D]feeling this [G]way.

[chorus]
[G]Oh, Mr. [D7]Bluebirds, on my [G]shoulder,
It’s the [A7]truth, it’s actual, [D]everything is satis[D7]factual.
[G]Zip a dee doo dah, [C]zip a dee [G]ay,
[C]Wonderful [G]feeling, [D]wonderful [G]day

[Closing]
[C]Wonderful [G]feeling, [D]wonderful [G]day;
[C]Wonderful [G]feeling, [D]wonderful [G]day.

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ArtistJames Baskett
AlbumSingle
GenresChildren, Jazz
Year1946
KeyC

How to play Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

James Baskett - Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 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.

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah uses these transitions most often: C → G (16), G → C (16), and D7 → G (8). 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 G - C chord transition.

1. G → C chord transition

Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

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.
G to C

2. G → A7 chord transition

Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele A7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-1-0-0Ukulele A7 chord diagram

To move from G to A7;

  1. While playing G, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
G to A7

3. A7 → D7 chord transition

Ukulele A7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-1-0-0Ukulele A7 chord diagram
Ukulele D7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-3 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele D7 chord diagram

To move from A7 to D7;

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
A7 to D7

4. D7 → G chord transition

Ukulele D7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-3 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele D7 chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

To move from D7 to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
D7 to G

5. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D;

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

6. A7 → D chord transition

To move from A7 to D;

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

7. D → D7 chord transition

To move from D to D7;

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

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.

  • Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah includes 70 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah 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 → D: 24%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
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