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Elton John - Are You Ready For Love Ukulele Chords

DATA-DRIVENWhich Chord Comes Next?Learn the most likely chord transitions on the ukulele and start playing songs with confidence.
ChordsBm, A, G, D, C#m, F#m, Em, G#, A#, B, D#, Cm, Fm
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

BmAGD
DCatchaC#mstarifF#myoucan,Bmwishforsomethingspecial
GLetit Dbeme,GmyloveisDfree
DSingaC#msongtoF#myourself,Bmthinkofsomeonelistening
GOneDmelody,you’reallforDme
BmI’llwrite,asymphonyjustforEmyouandme
IfyouGletmeAloveBmyou,I’llpaintamasterpiece
JustforEmyoutosee
If Gyouletme Aloveyou, BmletmeC#mloveyou
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?YesIGam,Dareyou?
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?YesIGam,Dareyou?
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?G
DYou’retheC#mone,likeF#mthesun
BmShineyourlovearoundme
GYou’llalways Dbe,theonefor Dme
DSaytheC#mword,andI’llbeF#mthere
BmLovingyouforever,Gdon’tletmeDgo
GJustsayit’sDso
BmWe’llhearthemusicringfromtheEmmountaintops
TotheGvalleyAbelowus
BmWe’llserenadetheworld
Witha Emlullabysothe Gangelswill Aknowus
BmAngelswillC#mknowus
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?YesIGam,Dareyou?
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?
YesIGam,yesIG#am,yesIAam,yesIA#am.
YesIBam…
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?YesIGam,Dareyou?
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?YesIGam,Dareyou?
DAreyoureadyGBm
AreyoureadyforEmlove?G
YesIGam,yesIG#am,areD#you?
D#AreyoureadyG#Cm
AreyoureadyforFmlove?YesIG#am,D#areyou?
D#AreyoureadyG#Cm
AreyoureadyforFmlove?YesIG#am,D#areyou?
D#AreyoureadyG#Cm
AreyoureadyforFmlove?
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ArtistElton John
AlbumThe Complete Thom Bell Sessions
GenresPop, Pop Rock, Rock
Year1989
KeyBm
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Are You Ready For Love on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Elton John - Are You Ready For Love on ukulele requires 13 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.

Are You Ready For Love uses these transitions most often: G → D (15), Bm → Em (12), and D → G (12). 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 Bm - A chord transition.

1. Bm → A chord transition

Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to A:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your ring finger from G string fret 4.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

Bm to A

2. A → G chord transition

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

Here's how 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 section.

A to G

3. G → D chord transition

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

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the section, played 15 times.

G to D

4. D → C#m chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: 1-4-4-4Ukulele C#m | D♭m chord diagram

Switching from D to C#m:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

D to C#m

5. C#m → F#m chord transition

Here's how to move from C#m to F#m:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

6. F#m → Bm chord transition

Switching from F#m to Bm:

  1. While playing F#m, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

7. Bm → G chord transition

Here's how to move from Bm to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

8. D → Bm chord transition

Here's how to move from D to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

9. 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.

This transition appears in the section, played 12 times.

10. Em → G chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the section, played 12 times.

11. Bm → C#m chord transition

Switching from Bm to C#m:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

12. G → G# chord transition

Here's how to move from G to G#:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

13. G# → A chord transition

Here's how to move from G# to A:

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

This transition appears in the section.

14. A → A# chord transition

Here's how to move from A to A#:

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

This transition appears in the section.

15. A# → B chord transition

To move from A# to B:

  1. Slide your index finger on E string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 3.
  3. Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.

This transition appears in the section.

16. B → D chord transition

To move from B to D:

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

This transition appears in the chorus.

17. G# → D# chord transition

To move from G# to D#:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

18. G# → Cm chord transition

Switching from G# to Cm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

19. Cm → Fm chord transition

Here's how to move from Cm to Fm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

20. Fm → G# chord transition

Switching from Fm to G#:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

Are You Ready For Love chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Are You Ready For Love.

  • Are You Ready For Love includes 111 chord transitions, 20 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Are You Ready For Love contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Are You Ready For Love 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 → D: 24%
    • G → A: 6%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (28%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 28%
    • D → Bm: 5%
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