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Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 Ukulele Chords

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ChordsD, C, A, F, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

D5-4-3-2-1
D5-4-3-2-1
G5-4-3-2-1
D5-4-3-2-1
AGD
D5-4-3-2-1
DOnwards,onwards,rodethe600. C(5-4-3-2-1)
DDownthevalleyontheirhorsestheythundered. C(5-4-3-2-1)
GAh,butwasitthemwhoreallyblundered? F(5-4-3-2-1)
DUhhuh,itwastheManfreds
AGD
D5-4-3-2-1
TheDTrojanswaitedatthegateforweeks. C(5-4-3-2-1)
InaDwoodenhorseintothecitytheysneaked. C(5-4-3-2-1)
GWholet’emin,wasittheGreeks? F(5-4-3-2-1)
DUhhuh,itwastheManfreds
AGD
D5-4-3-21
G5-4-3-21
DUhhuh,itwastheManfreds
AGD
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ArtistManfred Mann
AlbumMann Made Hits
GenresRock
Year1965
KeyD
DifficultyEasy

How to play 5-4-3-2-1 on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 on ukulele requires 5 chords and 8 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.

5-4-3-2-1 uses these transitions most often: D → C (10), C → D (9), and G → D (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 D - C chord transition.

1. D → C chord transition

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

Here's how to move from D to C:

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

This transition appears in the intro, played 10 times.

D to C

2. C → A chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to A:

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

This transition appears in the intro.

C to A

3. A → F chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to F:

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

This transition appears in the intro.

A to F

4. F → D chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from E 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.

This transition appears in the intro.

F to D

5. 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.

This transition appears in the intro, played 4 times.

6. G → F chord transition

Here's how to move from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the intro, played 4 times.

7. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A:

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

This transition appears in the intro, played 4 times.

8. 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.

This transition appears in the intro, played 4 times.

5-4-3-2-1 chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 5-4-3-2-1.

  • 5-4-3-2-1 includes 50 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • 5-4-3-2-1 contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how 5-4-3-2-1 connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (28%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 28%
    • D → A: 17%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → F: 9%
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