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Lana Del Rey - Dark Paradise Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, Am, G, Dm, E
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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FAllmyfriendstellmeIshouldmoveon
AmI’mlyingintheocean,singingyoursong
FAhhh,Amthat’showyousangit
FLovingyouforever,can’tbewrong
AmEventhoughyou’renothere,won’tmoveon
FAhhh,Amthat’showweplayedit
Andthere’snoFremedyformemoryyourfaceis
Likeamelody,Amitwon’tleavemyhead
YoursoulisFhauntingmeandtellingme
Thateverythingisfine,butGIwishIwasdead
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
FAllmyfriendsaskmewhyIstaystrong
AmTell’emwhenyoufindtrueloveitliveson
FAhhh,Amthat’swhyIstayhere
Andthere’snoFremedyformemoryyourfaceis
Likeamelody,Amitwon’tleavemyhead
YoursoulisFhauntingmeandtellingme
Thateverythingisfine,butGIwishIwasdead
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
ButAmthere’snoyou,Gexceptinmydreamstonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
FThere’snorelief,Iseeyouinmysleep
AmAndeverybody’srushingme,butIcanfeelyoutouchingme
FThere’snorelease,Ifeelyouinmydreams
AmTellingmeI’mEfine
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
I’mAmscaredthatyouwon’tbeGwaitingontheotherside
AmEverytimeIclosemyGeyes
It’sDmlikeadarkAmparadise
GNooneFcomparestoyou
ButAmthere’snoyou,Gexceptinmydreamstonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
OhohohFoh,hahahaAmha
Idon’twannaFwakeupfromthisAmtonight
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ArtistLana Del Rey
AlbumBorn to Die: The Paradise Edition
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year2012
KeyF
DifficultyEasy

How to play Dark Paradise on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Lana Del Rey - Dark Paradise on ukulele requires 5 chords and 6 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.

Dark Paradise uses these transitions most often: F → Am (24), Am → G (18), and Am → F (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 F - Am chord transition.

1. F → Am chord transition

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

To move from F to Am:

  1. While playing F, lift your index finger from E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 24 times.

F to Am

2. F → G chord transition

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

Switching 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 chorus, played 2 times.

F to G

3. G → Am chord transition

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

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 chorus, played 5 times.

G to Am

4. G → Dm chord transition

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

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 chorus, played 6 times.

G to Dm

5. Dm → Am chord transition

Switching from Dm to Am:

  1. While playing Dm, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

6. Am → E chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to E:

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

This transition appears in the section.

Dark Paradise chord transition analysis

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

  • Dark Paradise includes 88 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Dark Paradise contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Dark Paradise 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 → F: 26%
    • Am → G: 21%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → G: 21%
    • F → Am: 11%
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