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Ed Sheeran - Bloodstream Ukulele Chords

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ChordsBm|, G, A, Em, Bm
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 F key to play this song with easier chords.

Bm|GAEmBm|GAEmBm|GAEm
BmI’vebeenspendingoutthetimeG
CouplewomenbymysideA
IgotsinningonmymindEm
SippingonredwineBm
BmI’vebeensittinghereforagesG
rippingoutthepagesA
How’digetsofaded?Em
BmOhnonodon’tleaveGmelonelynow
IfyouAlovemehowdoyouEmneverlearn
BmOhcolourcrimsoninmyGeyes
OneortwocouldfreemyAmindEmnow
GThisisAhowitends,EmIfeelthechemicals
GBurningAmyEmbloodstreamGfadingAoutagain
EmIfeelthechemicalsGburningmyAbloodstream
ASotellmewhenitkicksin
BmGAEm
Welltellmewhenitkicksin
BmGAEm
BmI’vebeenlookingforaGlove
ThoughtI’dfindherinabottleA
GodmakemeanotheroneEm
I’llbefeelingthistomorrow
BmLordforgivemeforthethingsI’veGdone
IwasnevermeanttohurtnoAone
IsawscarsuponherEmbrokenheart
BmOhnonodon’tleaveGmelonelynow
IfyouAlovemehowdoyouEmneverlearn
BmOhcolourcrimsoninmyGeyes
OneortwocouldfreemyAmindEmnow
GThisisAhowitends,EmIfeelthechemicals
GBurningAmyEmbloodstreamGfadingAoutagain
EmIfeelthechemicalsGburningmyAbloodstream
ASotellmewhenitkicksin
BmGAEm
Welltellmewhenitkicksin
BmTellGme AwhenEmitkicksin
GAlltheAvoicesinBmmymind
BmCallingoutacrosstheland
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ArtistEd Sheeran
Albumx
GenresPop
Year2014
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Ed Sheeran - Bloodstream 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.

Bloodstream uses these transitions most often: G → A (24), A → Em (21), and Bm → 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| - G chord transition.

2. G → A chord transition

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

To move from G to A:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 24 times.

G to A

3. A → Em chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram

To move from A to Em:

  1. Lift your index finger from C 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. Place ring finger on C string fret 4.

This transition appears in the section, played 21 times.

A to Em

5. Em → Bm chord transition

To move from Em to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 10 times.

6. Bm → G chord transition

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 12 times.

7. Em → G chord transition

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 chorus, played 9 times.

8. A → Bm chord transition

To move from A to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

Bloodstream chord transition analysis

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

  • Bloodstream includes 84 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Bloodstream contains 4 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Bloodstream 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 → Bm: 8%
    • A → Em: 7%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → A: 6%
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