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Harry Nilsson - Spaceman Ukulele Chords

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ChordsCm, Bb, F, G#, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G,C,F,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

CmBbFBbBb
BbBangbangshoot-em-updestinyG#Bb
CBangbangshoot-em-uptothemoonBbC
FBangbangshoot-em-upone-two-three(Onetwothreefour)
BbIwantedtobeaspaceG#man
That’swhatIwantedtoBbbe
ButnowthatIamaspaceG#man
NobodycaresaboutBbme
CmHeyMotherEarthwon’tyouBbbringmebackdown
FSafelytotheBbsea
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsFallsheeversaytoBbme
BbIwantedtomakeagoodG#run,IwantedtogototheBbmoon
IknewthatithadtobeG#fun,ItoldthemtosendmerealBbsoon
IwantedtobeaspaceG#man,IwantedtobeitsoBbbad
ButnowthatIamaspaceG#man,I’drathertobebackontheBbpad
CmHeyMotherEarthwon’tyouBbbringmebackdown
FSafelytotheBbsea
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsjustalotofFlunacy
CmRoundandaroundandaroundandaroundandBbaround
Sobringmebackdown
CmRoundandaroundandaroundandaroundand Faround
SafeontheBbground
CmHeyMotherEarthwon’tyouBbbringmebackdown
FSafelytotheBbsea
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsFallsheeversaytoBbme
BbYouknowIwantedtobea G#spaceman,that’sBbwhatIwantedtobe
ButnowthatIamaspaceG#mannobodycaresaboutBbme
CmSayhey,MotherEarth,betterBbbringmebackdown
I’veFtakenjustasmuchasIBbcan
ButCmroundandaroundandBbaroundandaround
IsFtheproblemofthespaceBbman
CmAaahhhhFAaahBbhhh
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ArtistHarry Nilsson
AlbumSongwriter
GenresPop
Year1972
KeyBb
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Harry Nilsson - Spaceman 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.

Spaceman uses these transitions most often: F → Bb (12), Bb → Cm (11), and Cm → Bb (11). 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 Cm - Bb chord transition.

1. Cm → Bb chord transition

Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

Switching from Cm to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

Cm to Bb

2. Bb → F chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

Switching from Bb to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 10 times.

Bb to F

3. Bb → G# chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-4-3Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram

To move from Bb to G#:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

Bb to G#

4. Bb → C chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

Switching from Bb to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Bb to C

5. C → F chord transition

Here's how to move from C to F:

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

This transition appears in the section.

6. Cm → F chord transition

Switching from Cm to F:

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

This transition appears in the section.

Spaceman chord transition analysis

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

  • Spaceman includes 67 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Spaceman contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Spaceman connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Bb, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
    • Bb → F: 34%
    • Bb → C: 20%
    After Cm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (22%), F (11%), and Fm (9%).
    • Cm → F: 11%
    • Cm → Bb: 8%
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