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Rihanna - Famous Ukulele Chords

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ChordsAm, G, F, Em, Cm, Fm, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

AmManIcanunderstandhowitGmightbe
KindahardFtoloveagirllikeme
EmIdon’tblameyoumuchFforwantingtobefree
Ijustwantedyoutoknow
CmFm
ForallmyCmSouthsideniggasthatFmknowmebest
IfeellikeCmmeandTaylormightFmstillhavesex
Why?CmImadethatbitchFmfamous(Goddamn)
Imadethatbitchfamous
ForalltheCmgirlsthatgotdickfromFmKanyeWest
IfyouCmsee’eminthestreetsgive’emFmKanye’sbests
Why?TheyCmmadtheyain’tFmfamous(Goddamn)
TheyCmmadthey’restillFmnameless(Talkthattalkman)
HerCmmaninthestoretrynaFmtryhisbest
ButheCmjustcan’tseemtogetFmKanyefresh
ButweCmstillhoodFmfamous(Goddamn)
Yeahwestillhoodfamous
IjustwantedyoutoCknow
IlovedyoubetterCthanyourownkinAmdid
FromtheveryGstart
Idon’tblameyoumuchAmforwantingtobefree
GIjustwantedyoutoknow
CmIbePuertoRicanFmdayparadefloating
CmThatBenzMarinaFmDelReycoasting
CmShebePuertoRicanFmdayparadewaving
CmLastmonthIhelpedherFmwiththecarpayment
CmYoungandweFmalive,whoo!
WeCmnevergonnaFmdie,whoo!
CmIjustcoppedajettoflyFmoverpersonaldebt
Putoneupinthesky
TheCmsunisinmyFmeyes,whoo!
WokeCmupandfelttheFmvibe,whoo!
NoCmmatterhowhardtheyFmtry,whoo!
Wenevergonnadie
IjustwantedyoutoCknow
Bambam,bamCbam
Bambamdilla,bamAmbam
‘eywhatabamGbam(Howyoufeelingright
now,letmeseeyouladiesintheAmair)
Bambamdilla,bambam
BamGbameh
Bambam,bambam(Letmesee
yourmiddlefingerintheCair)
Bambam,bamCbam
Bambamdilla,bamAmbam
(Letmeseeyouactupinthismotherfucker)
‘eywhatabamGbam
Bambamdilla,bamAmbam
(Howyoufeeling,howyoufeelin,howyou
feelinginthismotherfucker,goddamn)
BamGbam(Onethingyoucan’tdoitstopusCnow)
Bambam,bamCbam
Bambamdilla,bamAmbam
(Youcan’tstopthethingnow)
‘eywhatabamGbam
(Manit’swaytoolate,it’swaytoolate)
Bambamdilla,bamAmbam
(it’swaytoolate,youcan’tfuckwithus)
BamGbam,bambam
CBambam,bambam(TotheCleft,totheright)
Bambamdilla,bamAmbam
(Iwannaseeeveryone’shandsintheairlikethis)
‘eywhatabamGbam
Bambamdilla,bamAmbam
BamGbam,bambam
IjustwantedyoutoCknow
IlovedyoubetterCthanyourownkinAmdid
FromtheveryGstart
Idon’tblameyoumuchAmforwantingtobefree
GIjustwantedyoutoCknow
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ArtistRihanna
AlbumThe Life of Pablo
GenresPop, R&B, Soul
Year2016
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Rihanna - Famous on ukulele requires 7 chords and 9 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.

Famous uses these transitions most often: Cm → Fm (21), Fm → Cm (19), and Am → G (13). 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 - G chord transition.

1. Am → G chord transition

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

Here's how to move from Am to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 13 times.

Am to G

2. G → F chord transition

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

To move from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the section.

G to F

3. F → Em chord transition

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

Here's how to move from F to Em:

  1. Lift your index finger from E 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.

F to Em

4. F → Cm chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram

To move from F to Cm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

F to Cm

5. Cm → Fm chord transition

Switching 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 section, played 21 times.

6. Fm → C chord transition

To move from Fm to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

7. C → Am chord transition

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 chorus, played 6 times.

8. G → Cm chord transition

Switching from G to Cm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

9. G → C chord transition

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 5 times.

Famous chord transition analysis

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

  • Famous includes 77 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Famous contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Famous connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Cm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (22%), F (11%), and Fm (9%).
    • Cm → Fm: 9%
    After Fm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (42%), Bb (5%), and Cm (5%).
    • Fm → C: 42%
    • Fm → Cm: 5%
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