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Julio Iglesias - Les Derobades Ukulele Chords

ChordsEm, B7, Am, D, 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 A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

EmOutum’aimes,outumeB7quittes,maiscesoirilfautEmchoisir
Nedispasquetuhé-B7sites,tufaismalpourleEmplaisir
LeplaisirdevoirunAmhomme,commeDunjouetdansGtesmains
QuetuClaissespourperAmsonne,etvasB7retrouverpourEmrien
[Refrain]
Moijen’enpeuDplusdetoustesAmcaprices
DesjoursoùtuDm’aimes,desjoursoùjeGglisse
ToutaufonddeCl’ombre,toutauboutduAmvide
DecesnuitstropB7longuesoumoncoeurEmseride
Jen’aipluslaDforcedetoujoursAmt’attendre
Solideestl’écorceDmaisleboisestGtendre
Maviesedis-Cloque.Jemebarri-Amcade
Cesoir,jemeB7moquedetesEmdérobades!
EmJeveuxlireentrelesB7lignes,devinerentrelesEmmots
Jem’accrocheaumoindreB7signe,naufragésurtonEmradeau
Jenesuisqu’unfou,Ampeutêtre,ettuDjouesdemonGamour
CommeCavecces Ammarionnettes,dontB7l’enfantselasseunEmjour
AlbumFidèle
GenresPop
Year1981
KeyEm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Les Derobades on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Julio Iglesias - Les Derobades on ukulele requires 6 chords and 8 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.

Les Derobades uses these transitions most often: B7 → Em (8), Am → B7 (4), and Am → D (4). 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 Em - B7 chord transition.

1. Em → B7 chord transition

Switching from Em to B7:

  1. While playing Em, lift your ring finger from C string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to C string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

Em to B7

2. Em → Am chord transition

To move from Em to Am:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Em to Am

3. Am → D chord transition

Switching from Am to D:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

Am to D

4. D → G chord transition

Switching from D to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

D to G

5. 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 4 times.

6. C → Am chord transition

To move 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 section, played 4 times.

7. Am → B7 chord transition

To move from Am to B7:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

8. Em → D chord transition

Here's how to move from Em to D:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

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

  • Les Derobades includes 38 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Les Derobades contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Les Derobades connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (18%).
    • Em → D: 18%
    • Em → Am: 12%
    After B7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are Em (58%), E7 (10%), and C (8%).
    • B7 → Em: 58%