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David Mallett - I Knew This Place Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, Bb, Gm, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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IFknewthisplace,Iknewitwell,BbeverysoundandFeverysmell,
AndBbeverytimeIFwalkedIfell,fortheGmfirsttwoyearsorCso.
FThereacrossthegrassyyard,BbIayoungoneFrunnin’hard.
BbBrownandbruisedandFbattlescarredandBblostinCsweet Fillusion.
AndFfrommywindowIcanseetheBbfingersofanFancienttree.
BbReachingoutitFcallstometoGmclimbitssurlyCbranches.
ButFallmyclimbingdaysaregone,andBbthesetiredlegsI’mFstandin’on
WouldBbscarcelydaretoFleavethespot BbuponwhichCtheyareFstandin’.
AndCIrememberBbeverywordofGmeveryvoiceIFeverheard,
BbEveryfrogandFeverybird,yes,GmthisiswhereitCstarts.
AFbrother’slaugh,thesighingwind,BbthisiswheremyFlifebegins.
BbThisiswhereIFlearnedtousemyBbhandsandChearmyFheart.
ThisFhouseisold,itcarrieson,likeBbversestoanFoldtimesong,
BbAlwayschangedbutFnevergone,thisGmhousecanstandtheCseasons.
OurFlivespassonfromdoortodoor,BbdustacrossedtheFwoodenfloor,
LikeBbfeatherrainandFthunderroar,weBbneednotCknowtheFreason.
AndCasthesethoughtscomeBbbacktomelikeGmshipsacrossaFfriendlysea,
LikeBbbreezesblowingFendlessly,likeGmriversrunningCdeep.
TheFdayisdone.Thelightsarelow,theBbwheelsoflifeareFturningslow
AndBbasthesevisionsFturnandgo,IBblaymeCdowntoFsleep.
IFknewthisplace,Iknewitwell,BbeverysoundandFeverysmell,
AndBbeverytimeIFwalkedIfell,fortheGmfirsttwoyearsorCso.
FThedayisdone.Thelightsarelow,theBbwheelsoflifeareFturningslow
AndBbasthesevisionsFturnandgo,IBblaymeCdowntoFsleep.
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ArtistDavid Mallett
AlbumDavid Mallett
GenresFolk
Year1978
KeyF
DifficultyEasy

How to play I Knew This Place on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

David Mallett - I Knew This Place on ukulele requires 4 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.

I Knew This Place uses these transitions most often: F → Bb (28), Bb → F (22), and C → F (12). 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 - Bb chord transition.

1. F → Bb chord transition

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

Switching from F to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 28 times.

F to Bb

2. F → Gm chord transition

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

Here's how to move from F to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 6 times.

F to Gm

3. Gm → C chord transition

Ukulele Gm chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-1Ukulele Gm chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

Here's how to move from Gm to C:

  1. While playing Gm, 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 6 times.

Gm to C

4. C → F chord transition

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

Switching 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, played 12 times.

C to F

5. Bb → C chord transition

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 6 times.

6. Bb → Gm chord transition

Here's how to move from Bb to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

I Knew This Place chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Knew This Place.

  • I Knew This Place includes 88 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • I Knew This Place contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how I Knew This Place connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → Bb: 5%
    After Bb, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
    • Bb → F: 34%
    • Bb → C: 20%
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