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Arctic Monkeys - 505 Ukulele Chords

ChordsDm, Em
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 G key to play this song with easier chords.

DmEmDmEm
I’mgoingDmbackto505,ifit’saEm7hourflight
Ora Dmforty-fiveminutedrive
InEmmyimaginationyou’rewaitingDmlyingonyourside
WithyourEmhandsbetweenyourthighsDmEm
DmStopandwaitasecwhenyouEmlookatmelikethat
MydarlingDmwhatdidyouexpect?IEmprobablystilladoreyou
WithyourDmhandsaroundmyneckorIEmdidlasttimeIchecked
DmEm
I’mDmnotshyofaspark
TheEmknifetwistsatthethoughtthatIshouldDmfallshortofthemark
EmFrightenedbythebitenoit’snoDmharsherthanthebark
AEmmiddleofadventure,suchaDmperfectplacetostartEm
I’mgoingDmbackto505,ifit’saEm7hourflight
Ora Dmforty-fiveminutedrive
InEmmyimaginationyou’rewaitingDmlyingonyourside
WithyourEmhandsbetweenyourthighsDmEm
DmEmDmEm
ButIcrumble Dmcompletelywhenyoucry
ItEmseemslikeonceagainyou’vehadtoDmgreetmewithgoodbye
I’mEmalwaysjustabouttogoandDmspoilthesurprise
TakemyEmhandsoffofyoureyestoosoonDmEm
I’mgoingDmbackto505,ifit’saEm7hourflight
Ora Dmforty-fiveminutedrive
InEmmyimaginationyou’rewaitingDmlyingonyourside
WithyourEmhandsbetweenyourthighsDmEm
DmEmDmEm
AlbumFavourite Worst Nightmare
Year2007
KeyDm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play 505 on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Arctic Monkeys - 505 on ukulele requires 2 chords and 1 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.

505 uses these transitions most often: Dm → Em (30) and Em → Dm (29). 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 Dm - Em chord transition.

1. Dm → Em chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to Em:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 30 times.

Dm to Em

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 505.

  • 505 includes 59 chord transitions, 1 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how 505 connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Dm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
    • Dm → Em: 4%
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (18%).
    • Em → Dm: 2%