Carpenters - For All We Know Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to C,F keys to play this song with easier chords.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [Bm] [C] [D]
[G] [Em]Love, look at the [A]two of us, [D]strangers in many [G]ways,
[Em]We’ve got a lifetime to [A]share,
So much to [D] [Bm]say…and as we [C] [D]go, from day to [G]day.[Em]
I’ll feel you [A]close to me, but [D]time alone will [G]tell.
[chorus]
[Em]Let’s take a lifetime to [A]say, ‘I knew you [D] [Bm]well.
For only [C] [Am]time, will tell us [G] [Em]so,
And love may [C]grow, [D]for all we [G]know.
[chorus]
[G] [Em]Love, look at the [A]two of us, [D]strangers in many [G]ways.
[Em]Let’s take a lifetime to [A]say, ‘I knew you [D] [Bm]well.
For only [C] [Am]time, will tell us [G]so,
And love may [C]grow, [D]for all we [G]know.
[chorus]
[Em]Let’s take a lifetime to [A]say, ‘I knew you [D] [Bm]well.
For only [C] [Am]time, will tell us [G] [Em]so,
And love may [C]grow, [D]for all we [G]know.
[chorus]
[G] [Em]Love, look at the [A]two of us, [D]strangers in many [G]ways.
[Em]Let’s take a lifetime to [A]say, ‘I knew you [D] [Bm]well.
For only [C] [Am]time, will tell us [G]so,
And love may [C]grow, [D]for all we [G]know.
How to play For All We Know on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Carpenters - For All We Know on ukulele requires 7 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.
For All We Know uses these transitions most often: G → Em (11), D → G (10), and A → D (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 G - Bm chord transition.
1. G → Bm chord transition
To move from G to Bm;
- While playing G, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
2. Bm → C chord transition
To move from Bm to C;
- While playing Bm, lift your index finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
4. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.
5. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
6. Em → A chord transition
To move from Em to A;
- While playing Em, lift your ring finger from C string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
7. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
8. D → Bm chord transition
To move from D to Bm;
- While playing D, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 4.
9. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
10. Am → G chord transition
To move from Am to G;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
11. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
12. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
For All We Know chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in For All We Know.
- For All We Know includes 69 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- For All We Know contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how For All We Know 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 → C: 25%
- G → Em: 9%
After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (28%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 28%
- D → Bm: 5%