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Sam Smith - Like I Can Ukulele Chords

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ChordsGm, F, A#, Dm, Cm, D#
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.

HecouldbeaGmsinner,oraFgentleman
HecouldbeyourGmpreacher
WhenyourFsoulisA#damned
HecouldbeyourGmlawyeronaFwitnessDmstandCm
CmButhe’llneverloveyouGmlikeID#can,A#can
HecouldbeaGmstranger,yougaveaFsecondA#glance
HecouldbeaGmtrophy,ofaFonenightA#stand
HecouldhaveyourGmhumour,butIFdon’t Dmunderstand,’causeCm
CmHe’llneverloveyouGmlikeID#can, A#can,can
FWhyareyoulookingdownDmallthewrongGmroads?
D#WhenmineistheheartandtheA#saltoftheFsoul
FTheremaybeloverswhoDmholdouttheirGmhands,but
CmThey’llneverloveyouGmlikeID#can,can,A#can
CmThey’llneverloveyouGmlikeIcan,can
AchanceGmencounterofFcircumstance
Baby,he’saGmmantra,keepsyourFmind A#entranced
HecouldbeaGmsilenceinthisFmayhem
DmButthenagainCm
CmHe’llneverloveyou GmlikeI D#can,can, A#can
FWhyareyoulookingdown Dmallthewrong Gmroads?
D#WhenmineistheheartandtheA#saltofthe Fsoul
FTheremaybeloverswho Dmholdouttheir Gmhands,but
CmThey’llneverloveyou GmlikeI D#can,can, A#can
CmThey’llneverloveyou GmlikeIcan,D#can, A#can
CmHe’llneverloveyou GmlikeIcan,D#can, A#can
WeGmbothhavedemons,thatweFcan’t A#stand
IGmloveyourdemons,likeFdevilscanA#
IfGmyou’restillseekinganFhonest A#man
ThenCmstopdeceiving, D#Lord,please
FWhyareyoulookingdown Dmallthewrong Gmroads?
D#WhenmineistheheartandtheA#saltofthe Fsoul
FTheremaybeloverswho Dmholdouttheir Gmhands,but
CmThey’llneverloveyoulikeGmIcan,D#can, A#can
CmThey’llneverloveyou GmlikeI D#can,can, A#can
CmHe’llneverloveyou GmlikeI D#can,can,canA#
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ArtistSam Smith
AlbumIn the Lonely Hour
GenresPop
Year2014
KeyGm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Like I Can on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Sam Smith - Like I Can on ukulele requires 6 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.

Like I Can uses these transitions most often: D# → A# (13), Gm → D# (13), and Gm → 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 Gm - F chord transition.

1. Gm → F chord transition

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

Switching from Gm to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 12 times.

Gm to F

2. F → A# 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

Here's how to move from F to A#:

  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 9 times.

F to A#

3. A# → Gm chord transition

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

Switching from A# 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 10 times.

A# to Gm

4. F → Dm chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

Switching from F to Dm:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

F to Dm

5. Dm → Cm chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to Cm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

6. Cm → Gm chord transition

Here's how to move from Cm to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

7. Gm → D# chord transition

Switching from Gm to D#:

  1. While playing Gm, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
  2. Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 13 times.

8. D# → A# chord transition

Here's how to move from D# to A#:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 13 times.

9. Dm → Gm chord transition

To move from Dm 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. Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

10. A# → Cm chord transition

To move from A# to Cm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

11. Cm → D# chord transition

To move from Cm to D#:

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

This transition appears in the section.

12. D# → F chord transition

Here's how to move from D# to F:

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

This transition appears in the chorus.

Like I Can chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Like I Can.

  • Like I Can includes 102 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Like I Can contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Like I Can connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Gm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (15%), F (12%), and Dm (10%).
    • Gm → F: 12%
    • Gm → Cm: 7%
    After A#, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (24%), C (16%), and D# (11%).
    • A# → F: 24%
    • A# → Cm: 7%
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