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Lana Del Rey - Carmen Ukulele Chords

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ChordsEm, G, C, Am, Bm, Am7, D, Fm, Em7
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

EmDarling,Gdarling,doesn’thaveaproblem.
CLyingtoherself’causeherAmliquor’stopshelf.
It’sEmalarming,honestly,Ghowcharmingshecanbe.
CFoolingeveryonetellingAmhowshe’shavingfun.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttobelikeme.
GDon’twanttoseeallthethingsI’veseen.’
I’mCdying,I’mAmdying.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttogetthisway,
GFamousanddumbatanearlyage.’
CLying,I’mAmlying.
TheEmboys,thegirls,theyalllikeCarmen.
SheCgivesthembutterflies,batsherAmcartoonBmeyes.
SheEmlaughslikeGod,hermind’slikeadiamond.
CAudio-tuneAmlies.She’sBmstillshining
CLikelightAm]ning, Cooh-ooh,white Amlightning.Am
EmCarmen,Carmen,Gstayinguptillmorning.
COnlyseventeen,Ambutshewalksthestreetssomean.
EmIt’salarming,Gtruly,howdisarmingyoucanbe.
CEatingsofticeAmcream,ConeyIslandqueen.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttobelikeme,
GLookingforfun,gettinghighforfree.’
CI’mdying,AmI’mdying.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttogetthisway,
GStreetwalkatnightandastarbyday.’
CIt’sAmtiring,tiring.
EmTheboys,thegirls,theyalllikeCarmen.
SheCgivesthembutterflies,batsherAmcartoonBmeyes.
SheEmlaughslikeGod,hermind’slikeadiamond.
CAudio-tuneAmlies.She’sBmstillshining
CLike Amlightning, Cooh-ooh,white Amlightning.Am
DBaby’salldressedupwithEmnowheretogo.
BmThat’sthelittlestoryofCthegirlyouknow.
DRelyingonthekindnessEmofstrangers,
CTyingcherryknots,smiling,doingpartyfavours.
AmPutyourreddresson,putyourlipstickCon.
Singyoursong,song,nowthecamera’son.
AmAndyou’realiveagain.
FmMonamour,jesaisquetuEm7m’aimesaussi,
CTuasbesoindemoi,
AmTuasbesoindeBmmoidanstaFmvie.
TunepeuxplusvivresansEm7moi
CEtjemourraissanstoi.
JeAmtueraisBmpourtoi.
EmTheboys,thegirls,theyalllikeCarmen.
SheCgivesthembutterflies,batsherAmcartoonBmeyes.
SheEmlaughslikeGod,hermind’slikeadiamond.
CAudio-tuneAmlies.She’sBmstillshining
CLike Amlightning, Cooh-ooh,whiteAmDarling,Emdarling,Gdoesn’thaveaproblem.
CLyingtoherself’causeherAmliquor’stopshelf.
It’sEmalarming,honestly,Ghowcharmingshecanbe.
CFoolingeveryonetellingAmhowshe’shavingfun.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttobelikeme.
GDon’twanttoseeallthethingsI’veseen.’
I’mCdying,I’mAmdying.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttogetthisway,
GFamousanddumbatanearlyage.’
CLying,I’mAmlying.
TheEmboys,thegirls,theyalllikeCarmen.
SheCgivesthembutterflies,batsherAmcartoonBmeyes.
SheEmlaughslikeGod,hermind’slikeadiamond.
CAudio-tuneAmlies.She’sBmstillshining
CLike Amlightning, Cooh-ooh,white Amlightning.Am
EmCarmen,Carmen,Gstayinguptillmorning.
COnlyseventeen,Ambutshewalksthestreetssomean.
EmIt’salarming,Gtruly,howdisarmingyoucanbe.
CEatingsofticeAmcream,ConeyIslandqueen.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttobelikeme,
GLookingforfun,gettinghighforfree.’
CI’mdying,AmI’mdying.
EmShesays,‘Youdon’twanttogetthisway,
GStreetwalkatnightandastarbyday.’
CIt’sAmtiring,tiring.
EmTheboys,thegirls,theyalllikeCarmen.
SheCgivesthembutterflies,batsherAmcartoonBmeyes.
SheEmlaughslikeGod,hermind’slikeadiamond.
CAudio-tuneAmlies.She’sBmstillshining
CLike Amlightning, Cooh-ooh,white Amlightning.Am
DBaby’salldressedupwithEmnowheretogo.
BmThat’sthelittlestoryofCthegirlyouknow.
DRelyingonthekindnessEmofstrangers,
CTyingcherryknots,smiling,doingpartyfavours.
AmPutyourreddresson,putyourlipstickCon.
Singyoursong,song,nowthecamera’son.
AmAndyou’realiveagain.
FmMonamour,jesaisquetuEm7m’aimesaussi,
CTuasbesoindemoi,
AmTuasbesoindeBmmoidanstaFmvie.
TunepeuxplusvivresansEm7moi
CEtjemourraissanstoi.
JeAmtueraisBmpourtoi.
EmTheboys,thegirls,theyalllikeCarmen.
SheCgivesthembutterflies,batsherAmcartoonBmeyes.
SheEmlaughslikeGod,hermind’slikeadiamond.
CAudio-tuneAmlies.She’sBmstillshining
CLike Amlightning, Cooh-ooh,white Amlightning.Am
EmDarling,darling,doesn’thaveaproblem.
CLyingtoherself’causeherAmliquor’stop Am7shelftning.Am
EmDarling,darling,doesn’thaveaproblem.
CLyingtoherself’causeherAmliquor’stopshelf.
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ArtistLana Del Rey
AlbumBorn to Die: The Paradise Edition
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year2012
KeyEm
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Lana Del Rey - Carmen on ukulele requires 9 chords and 16 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.

Carmen uses these transitions most often: C → Am (49), Am → Em (21), and Am → Bm (16). 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 Em - G chord transition.

1. Em → G chord transition

Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

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 16 times.

Em to G

2. G → C chord transition

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

Here's how to move from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 16 times.

G to C

3. C → Am chord transition

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

Switching from C to Am:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 49 times.

C to Am

4. Am → Em chord transition

Ukulele Am chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-0-0Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram

Switching from Am to Em:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 21 times.

Am to Em

5. Em → C chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 16 times.

6. Am → Bm chord transition

Switching from Am to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 16 times.

7. Bm → Em chord transition

Here's how 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 chorus, played 8 times.

8. Bm → C chord transition

Here's how to move from Bm to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

9. Am → Am7 chord transition

Switching from Am to Am7:

  1. While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

10. Am → D chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to D:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

11. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

12. C → D chord transition

Here's how to move from C to D:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

13. Am → Fm chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to Fm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

14. Fm → Em7 chord transition

To move from Fm to Em7:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

15. Em7 → C chord transition

To move from Em7 to C:

  1. While playing Em7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

16. Bm → Fm chord transition

To move from Bm to Fm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

Carmen chord transition analysis

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

  • Carmen includes 191 chord transitions, 16 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.05% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Carmen contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Carmen connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → C: 16%
    • Am → Em: 10%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → D: 11%
    • C → Am: 10%
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