Jeff Buckley - Lover You Shouldve Come Over Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C#m7b5 | D♭m7b5 chord diagram
Ukulele F#aug7 | G♭aug7 chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Dsus4 chord diagram
Ukulele G6 chord diagram
Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele Em9 chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Em7 chord diagram
Ukulele Ddim chord diagram
Ukulele Gm6 chord diagram
Ukulele Aadd9 chord diagram
Ukulele Cmaj7 chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
[Opening]
[C#m7b5] Maybe I'm too [F#aug7]young to [Bm]keep good l[D]ov[Dsus4]e [D]from going [G6]wrong
[section 2]
D* D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
But tonight, you're on my mind so you'll never know
D D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
I'm broken down and hungry for your love with no way to feed it
D D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
Whe–ere are you tonight? Child you know how much I need it
[section 3]
[C#m7b5] Too young to hold [F#aug7]on and too [Bm]old to [D]just[Dsus4] [D]break free and [G6]run [F#]
[section 4]
[Bm] Sometimes a man gets [Em]carried away[Em9] when he [Bm]feels like he should be having his [Em]fun
And much too [Bm]blind to see the damage he's [Em]done. [C]Sometimes a man must aw[C]ake
To find that, really, he has[Em] no[Em9] one [Em7] [Ddim]
[section 5]
[D] So I'll wait for yo[Gm6]u and I'll burn.[Aadd9] Will I ever see your[G6] sweet return?
[Aadd9] Oh, will I ever learn? [Cmaj7]Oh, [Bm]oh, oh, [Aadd9]lover, [G6] you[Aadd9] should've [F#]come
[Em]over,[Em9] [Em7] 'cause [Em]it's not too [D]late [Dsus4] [D] [C]Mmm.[Em9].. [Em] [Em7] [Em]
[section 6]
D* D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
Lonely is the room, the bed is made, the open window lets the rain in
D* D* D* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
Bu-urning in the corner is the only one who dreams he had you with him
[section 7]
[C#m7b5] My body turns[F#aug7] and yearns for a,[Bm] a sleep that [D]won't[Dsus4] [D] ever [G6]come[Ddim]
[section 8]
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7 Em
It's never over, my kingdom for a kiss upon her shoulder
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7
It's never over, all my riches for her smiles when I slept so soft against her
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7
It's never over, all my blood for the sweetness of her laughter
D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9 Em Em7
It's never over, she's the tear that hangs inside my soul forever
[section 9]
[C#m7b5] Oh, but maybe I'm just too [F#aug7]young to k[Bm]eep good lov[D]e [Dsus4]from [D] going [G]wrong [Gm6]
[section 10]
[D] Oh, [Gm6] oh,[Aadd9] oh, [G6] oh, [Aadd9]lover. Oh,[Cmaj7] [Bm]oh, oh,
[Aadd9]Lover [G6] you [Aadd9]should've [F#]come [Em9]over.[Em] Ye[Em7]ah, yeah, yeah.
[section 11]
Yes, I,[D] I feel too young to hold [Gm6]on. I'm [Aadd9]much too old to break free and [G6]run;
Too [Aadd9]deaf, dumb and blind to see the damage [Cmaj7]I've done [Bm]
Sweet [Aadd9]lover, [G6] you, [Aadd9]you should've [F#]come [Em]over.[Em9] [Em7] Oh love, well I've [Em]waited for you
[chorus 4]
(ad lib)
[D] Lover; l[Gm6]over, lover; lov[Aadd9]er, love, love; love, love, [G6]love, love!
Lo–[Aadd9]over, lo–[Cmaj7]––––––[Bm]o–o–ve! [Aadd9]Lover [G6] you [Aadd9]should've [F#]come
Em Em9 Em7 Em D/A* D/A* D/A* D C Em9
over, it's not too late
[section 12]
TIME SIGNATURE: 6/8 with swung 16ths
[section 13]
VERSE STRUMMING PATTERN
- In [Verses], Jeff uses an embellished 3-beat pattern based around D or D/A,
and the Em variations.
- The D* or D/A* symbols are placed precisely at each repeat of this pattern.
- See the tab below or listen to it with the UG Strumming Pattern feature.
- Sometimes Jeff hammers-on the e-string (0h2) at beat 1.
- It is based on
D* or D/A* or Em9, etc
╘══╛ ╘══╛ ╘══╛ ╘══╛ ╘══╛ ╘══╛ ╘══╛ ╘══╛ ╘══╛
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
(sometimes add a strum on beat 3 on D* and D/A*)
[section 14]
For everything else, you can use standard chords or the variations below;
see live performances for an idea of how Jeff likes to improvise.
[section 15]
INTRO/VERSE CHORDS
C x 3 2 0 1 3 or x 3 5 5 5 3 or x 3 2 0 3 3
Em9 0 2 0 0 0 2 or 0 7 5 0 7 0
Em 0 2 2 0 0 0 or 0 7 5 0 0 0
Em7 0 2 0 0 0 0 or 0 7 5 7 0 0
C#m7b5 0 4 2 0 0 0
F#7+5 2 x 2 3 3 0
Bm x 2 4 4 3 2
G6 3 2 0 0 0 0
Ddim/Ab 4 x 3 4 3 x
[section 16]
BRIDGE CHORDS
C x 3 5 5 5 3 or 8 10 10 9 8 8
Ddim/F (1) x 3 1 3 1
[section 17]
CHORUS CHORDS
D/F# 2 0 0 2 3 2
Gm6 3 x 0 3 3 0
Aadd9 5 x 7 6 0 0
G6/B 7 x 5 7 0 0
Aadd9/C# 9 x 7 9 0 0
Cmaj7 8 x 9 9 0 0
Bmadd11 7 x 9 7 0 0
F#5 2 4 4 x x x
[Closing]
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Most chord lines in the tab are exactly 4 measures long — see [Intro].
This can help you with the musical phrasing.
- Most chords last one or half a measure.
- Listen for the faster chord changes in [Chorus] and Dsus4 bits.
How to play Lover You Shouldve Come Over on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Jeff Buckley - Lover You Shouldve Come Over on ukulele requires 18 chords and 37 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.
Lover You Shouldve Come Over uses these transitions most often: Aadd9 → G6 (8), G6 → Aadd9 (8), and D → Dsus4 (5). 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 C#m7b5 - F#aug7 chord transition.
1. C#m7b5 → F#aug7 chord transition
To move from C#m7b5 to F#aug7;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
- Place pinky on A string fret 5.
2. F#aug7 → Bm chord transition
To move from F#aug7 to Bm;
- While playing F#aug7, first lift your middle finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
3. Bm → D chord transition
To move from Bm to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to E string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
4. D → Dsus4 chord transition
To move from D to Dsus4;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.
5. D → G6 chord transition
To move from D to G6;
- While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
- 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.
6. G6 → C#m7b5 chord transition
To move from G6 to C#m7b5;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
7. G6 → F# chord transition
To move from G6 to F#;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 3.
8. F# → Bm chord transition
To move from F# to Bm;
- While playing F#, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
9. Bm → Em chord transition
To move from Bm to Em;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to C string fret 4.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
10. Em → Em9 chord transition
To move from Em to Em9;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 2.
11. Em9 → Bm chord transition
To move from Em9 to Bm;
- While playing Em9, lift your middle finger from E string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
12. 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.
13. Em9 → Em7 chord transition
To move from Em9 to Em7;
- While playing Em9, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
14. Em7 → Ddim chord transition
To move from Em7 to Ddim;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 4.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 5.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 5.
- Place pinky on G string fret 7.
15. Ddim → D chord transition
To move from Ddim to D;
- While playing Ddim, lift your pinky from G string fret 7.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 5 to fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 5 and place it on E string fret 2.
16. D → Gm6 chord transition
To move from D to Gm6;
- While playing D, lift your ring finger from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
17. Gm6 → Aadd9 chord transition
To move from Gm6 to Aadd9;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 2.
18. Aadd9 → G6 chord transition
To move from Aadd9 to G6;
- While playing Aadd9, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
19. Aadd9 → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from Aadd9 to Cmaj7;
- While playing Aadd9, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
20. Cmaj7 → Bm chord transition
To move from Cmaj7 to Bm;
- While playing Cmaj7, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 4.
21. Bm → Aadd9 chord transition
To move from Bm to Aadd9;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to A string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
22. Aadd9 → F# chord transition
To move from Aadd9 to F#;
- Keep index finger on C string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 3.
23. F# → Em chord transition
To move from F# to Em;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
24. Em7 → Em chord transition
To move from Em7 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.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
25. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to C string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 2.
26. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- While playing D, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
27. C → Em9 chord transition
To move from C to Em9;
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 2.
28. Em → C#m7b5 chord transition
To move from Em to C#m7b5;
- 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 A string fret 2.
29. G6 → Ddim chord transition
To move from G6 to Ddim;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 4.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 5.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 5.
- Place pinky on G string fret 7.
30. Ddim → C#m7b5 chord transition
To move from Ddim to C#m7b5;
- While playing Ddim, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 4 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 5 to A string fret 2.
31. 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.
32. G → Gm6 chord transition
To move from G to Gm6;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
33. F# → Em9 chord transition
To move from F# to Em9;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
34. Em7 → D chord transition
To move from Em7 to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
35. Em → Chorus 4 chord transition
To move from Em to Chorus 4;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and ring finger.
36. Chorus 4 → D chord transition
To move from Chorus 4 to D;
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
37. F# → Chorus chord transition
To move from F# to Chorus;
- While playing F#, first lift your index finger, middle finger, and ring finger.
Lover You Shouldve Come Over chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Lover You Shouldve Come Over.
- Lover You Shouldve Come Over includes 107 chord transitions, 37 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Lover You Shouldve Come Over contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Lover You Shouldve Come Over connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Aadd9, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G6 (50%), Cmaj7 (25%), and F# (25%).
- Aadd9 → G6: 50%
- Aadd9 → Cmaj7: 25%
After D, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (28%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 28%
- D → C: 14%