Jeremy Zucker - 18 Ukulele Chords

ChordsE, A, C#m, B

Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C,D,G,A,F keys to play this song with easier chords.

EAlltheguysgasmeupAontheswimteam

EAllherfriendstheydon’tAknowthatI’m16

EI’mprettypsychedshe’s Aovereverynight

I’mC#msorryifit BeverpissedyouAoff

WellsheEdoesn’tmindAdrivinghomefromcampus

ForaEyoungerguyI’mAlyingtomyparents

Said“I’mEoutwithmyfriends,sleepingAoveragain”

ButreallyC#mit’sjustBherandI Aalone

Wellshe’sEeighteenandsheAdoeswhatshelikes

EMakingoutwithstrangerswhenshe’sAboredwithherlife

And EshetakesmetoawholeAanotherhigh

IC#mwonderwhenshe’llBstopcomingAhome

IC#mhopeshedoesn’tBleavemehere Aalone

EShe’soutofclassfortheAweekonvacation

EI’mtryingtotakeanatomyAinherbasement

EI’mstuckinmathshe’sAdrawingupabath

AndC#msending BvideostomyAphone

AndEIkindalikeAstayingup’tillmorning

UnderEcandlelightandAswimmingwithyounaked

SoIEblowoffmyfriendsjust Atoseeyouagain

IC#mwonderifyourBbrother’scatchingAon

Wellshe’sEeighteenandsheAdoeswhatshelikes

EMakingoutwithstrangerswhenshe’sAboredwithherlife

And EshetakesmetoawholeAanotherhigh

IC#mwonderwhenshe’llBstopcomingAhome

Wellshe’sEeighteenandsheAdoeswhatshelikes

EMakingoutwithstrangerswhenshe’sAboredwithherlife

And EshetakesmetoawholeAanotherhigh

IC#mwonderwhenshe’llBstopcomingAhome

IC#mhopeshedoesn’tBleavemehere Aalone

She’sEeighteen,Ashe’sEeighteenA

ArtistJeremy Zucker

AlbumCRUSHER

GenresAlternative, Indie, Pop

Year2021

KeyE

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play 18 on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Jeremy Zucker - 18 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.

18 uses these transitions most often: E → A (23), A → E (22), and A → C#m (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 E - A chord transition.

1. E → A chord transition

Here's how to move from E to A:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 23 times.

2. A → C#m chord transition

To move from A to C#m:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

3. C#m → B chord transition

Switching from C#m to B:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

4. B → A chord transition

Here's how to move from B to A:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

18 chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 18.

18 includes 72 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
18 contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how 18 connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → E: 12%
- A → C#m: 2%
After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → A: 25%