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Katy Perry - Chained To The Rhythm Ukulele Chords

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ChordsAm, Dm, F, C, Em, G
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

AreweAmcrazy,livingourlivesDmthroughalens
TrappedinourwhiteFpicketfence,likeornaments
SoCcomfortable,we’relivinginabubble,bubble
SoEmcomfortable,wecannotseethetrouble,trouble
Aren’tyouAmlonely,upthereinDmutopia
WherenothingwilleverFbeenough.Happilynumb
SoCcomfortable,we’relivinginabubble,bubble
SoEmcomfortable,wecannotseethetrouble,trouble
FSoDmput,Courrose-coloredAmglasseson
AndEmpartyon…
AmTurnitup,it’syourfavoritesong
Dance,dance,dancetothedistortion
DmTurnitup,keepitonrepeat
StumblingaroundlikeawastedFzombie
YEAH!Wethinkwe’refree,drink,thisone’sonme
We’reCallchainedtotherhythm,Emtotherhythm,totherhythm
AmTurnitup,it’syourfavoritesong
Dance,dance,dancetothedistortion
DmTurnitup,keepitonrepeat
StumblingaroundlikeawastedFzombie
YEAH!Wethinkwe’refree,drink,thisone’sonme
We’reCallchainedtotherhythm,Emtotherhythm,totheAmrhythm
AreweAmtonedeaf,keepsweepingitDmunderthemat
FThoughtwecoulddoFbetterthanthat,IFhopewecan
SoCcomfortable,we’relivinginabubble,bubble
SoEmcomfortable,wecannotseethetrouble,trouble
FSoDmput,Cyourrose-coloredAmglasseson
AndEmpartyon…
AmTurnitup,it’syourfavoritesong
Dance,dance,dancetothedistortion
DmTurnitup,keepitonrepeat
StumblingaroundlikeawastedFzombie
YEAH!Wethinkwe’refree,drink,thisone’sonme
We’reCallchainedtotherhythm,Emtotherhythm,totherhythm
AmTurnitup,it’syourfavoritesong
Dance,dance,dancetothedistortion
DmTurnitup,keepitonrepeat
StumblingaroundlikeawastedFzombie
YEAH!Wethinkwe’refree,drink,thisone’sonme
We’reCallchainedtotherhythm,Emtotherhythm,totherhythm
DmItismyEmdesire,Fbreakdownthewallstoconnect,Ginspire
AmUpinyourhighplace,liars,Gtimeistickingfortheempire
DmThetruththeyfeedisEmfeeble,FassomanytimesbeforeG
AmThegreedoverthepeople,theyGstumblingandfumblingandweabouttoriot
TheyGwokeup,theywokeupthelions
AmTurnitup,it’syourfavoritesong
Dance,dance,dancetothedistortion
DmTurnitup,keepitonrepeat
StumblingaroundlikeawastedFzombie
YEAH!Wethinkwe’refree,drink,thisone’sonme
We’reCallchainedtotherhythm,Emtotherhythm,totherhythm
ItgoesAmon,andon,andon,itgoesDmon,andon,andon
ItgoesFon,andon,andon,’causewe’reCallEmchainedtotherhythm
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ArtistKaty Perry
AlbumWitness
GenresPop
Year2017
KeyAm
DifficultyEasy

How to play Chained To The Rhythm on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Katy Perry - Chained To The Rhythm on ukulele requires 6 chords and 12 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.

Chained To The Rhythm uses these transitions most often: Am → Dm (9), C → Em (9), and Dm → F (9). 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 Am - Dm chord transition.

1. Am → Dm chord transition

Ukulele Am chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-0-0Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

Switching from Am to Dm:

  1. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

Am to Dm

2. Dm → F chord transition

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

To move from Dm to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

Dm to F

3. F → C chord transition

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

Switching from F to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

F to C

4. C → Em chord transition

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

Switching from C to Em:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

C to Em

5. Em → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to Am:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

6. Em → F chord transition

Switching from Em to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

7. Dm → C chord transition

To move from Dm to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

8. C → Am chord transition

To move 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 2 times.

9. Em → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

10. F → G chord transition

Here's how to move from F to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string 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, played 2 times.

11. G → Am chord transition

Switching from G to Am:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

12. G → Dm chord transition

Switching from G to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

Chained To The Rhythm chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Chained To The Rhythm.

  • Chained To The Rhythm includes 66 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Chained To The Rhythm contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Chained To The Rhythm connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → G: 21%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → G: 21%
    • Am → Em: 10%
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