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Katy Perry - Firework Ukulele Chords

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ChordsG, Am, Em, C, D
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

GAmEmC
GDoyoueverfeelAmlikeaplasticbag
EmDriftingthroughthewind,Cwantingtostartagain?
GDoyoueverfeel,Amfeelsopaperthin
EmLikeahouseofcards,oneCblowfromcavingin?
GDoyoueverfeelAmalreadyburieddeep?
EmSixfeetunderscreamsbutCnooneseemstohearathing
GDoyouknowthatthere’sAmstillachanceforyou
Em’Causethere’sasparkinCyou?
YoujustgottaGignitetheAmlightandEmletitCshine
JustGowntheAmnightliketheEm4thofCJuly
‘Causebaby,you’reaGfirework
Comeon,showthemEmwhatyou’reCworth
Makethemgo,GohohAmoh
AsyoushootacrosstheEmsky…C
Baby,you’reaGfirework
Comeon,letyourEmcolorsCburst
Makethemgo,GohohAmoh
You’regonnaleavethemallinEmawe,awe,Cawe
GYoudon’thavetofeelAmlikeawasteofspace
EmYou’reoriginal,Ccannotbereplaced
GIfyouonlyknewAmwhatthefutureholds
EmAfterahurricaneCcomesarainbow
GMaybeyou’rereasonwhyAmallthedoorsareclosed
EmSoyoucouldopenonethatCleadsyoutotheperfectroad
GLikealightningbolt,Amyourheartwillblow
EmAndwhenit’stimeyou’llCknow
YoujustgottaGignitetheAmlightandEmletitCshine
JustGowntheAmnightliketheEm4thof CJu-ly
‘Causebabyyou’reaGfirework
Comeon,showthemEmwhatyou’reCworth
Makethemgo,GohohAmoh
AsyoushootacrosstheEmsky…C
Baby,you’reaGfirework
Comeon,letyourEmcolorsCburst
Makethemgo,GohohAmoh
You’regonnaleavethemallinEmawe,awe,Cawe
EmBoom,boom,boom
EvenbrighterthantheCmoon,moon,moon
It’salwaysbeeninsideofGyou,you,you
Andnowit’stimetoletitDthrough
‘Causebabyyou’reaGfirework
Comeon,showthemEmwhatyou’reCworth
Makethemgo,GohohAmoh
AsyoushootacrosstheEmsky…C
Baby,you’reaGfirework
Comeon,letyourEmcolorsCburst
Makethemgo,GohohAmoh
You’regonnaleavethemallinEmawe,awe,Cawe
GBoom,boom,Amboom
EvenbrighterthantheEmmoon,moon,Cmoon
GBoom,boom,Amboom
EvenbrighterthantheEmmoon,moon,CmoonG
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ArtistKaty Perry
AlbumTeenage Dream
GenresPop
Year2010
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

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

Katy Perry - Firework on ukulele requires 5 chords and 5 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.

Firework uses these transitions most often: Em → C (28), Am → Em (27), and C → G (27). 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 G - Am chord transition.

1. 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

Here's how to move 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 27 times.

G to Am

2. 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 27 times.

Am to Em

3. Em → C chord transition

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

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 section, played 28 times.

Em to C

4. C → G chord transition

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

Switching from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 27 times.

C to G

5. G → D chord transition

Here's how to move from G to D:

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

This transition appears in the section.

Firework chord transition analysis

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

  • Firework includes 112 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Firework contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Firework connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → Am: 13%
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (18%).
    • Em → C: 27%
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