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Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson Ukulele Chords

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ChordsE7, A, D, G, C, Am, Em
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

E7Dididididididididididididi
ADoodoodoodoodoodoodoodoodoodoo
DDidididiGdidiCdidididiGdidiAmdiE7D
DAndhere’stoGyou,Mrs.EmRobinson.
GJesuslovesyouEmmorethanyouwillCknow,CwoAmwoAmwo.
DGodblessyouGpleaseMrs.EmRobinson.
GHeavenholdsaEmplaceforthosewhoCpray,AmheyheyAmhey.
HeyheyE7hey…
E7We’dliketoknowalittlebitaboutyouforourE7files.
AWe’dliketohelpyoulearntohelpAyourself.
DLookaroundyouGallyouseeareCsympatheticGeyes.
E7StrollaroundthegroundsDuntilyoufeelathome.
DAndhere’stoGyouMrs.EmRobinson
GJesuslovesyouEmmorethanyouwillCknow,CwoAmwoAmwo
DGodblessyouGpleaseMrs.EmRobinson
GHeavenholdsaEmplaceforthosewhoCpray,AmheyheyAmhey.
HeyheyE7hey…
E7HideitinahidingplacewherenooneeverE7goes
APutitinyourpantrywithyourAcupcakes
DIt’salittleGsecretjusttheCRobinsons’Gaffair
E7Mostofallyou’vegottoDhideitfromthekids
DKooGkookachoo,Mrs.EmRobinson
GJesuslovesyouEmmorethanyouwillCknow,CwoAmwoAmwo
DGodblessyouGpleaseMrs.EmRobinson
GHeavenholdsaEmplaceforthosewhoCpray,AmheyheyAmhey.
HeyheyE7hey…
E7SittingonasofaonaSundayE7afternoon
AGoingtothecandidatesdebateA
DLaughaboutitGshoutaboutitCwhenyou’veGgottoAmchoose
E7AnywayyoulookatityouDlose
DWherehaveyouGgoneJoeEmDiMaggio
GAnationturnsitsEmlonelyeyestoCyou,CwooAmwooAmwoo
DWhat’sthatyouGsayMrs.EmRobinson
GJoltingJoehasEmleftandgoneCaway,CheyAmheyAmhey,heyhey E7hey
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ArtistSimon & Garfunkel
AlbumThe Graduate
GenresFolk, Folk Rock, Rock, Classic Rock
Year1968
KeyE
DifficultyEasy

How to play Mrs. Robinson on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson on ukulele requires 7 chords and 11 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.

Mrs. Robinson uses these transitions most often: G → Em (16), D → G (12), and Am → E7 (8). 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 E7 - A chord transition.

1. E7 → A chord transition

Ukulele E7 chord diagram Fingering: 1-2-0-2Ukulele E7 chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

Switching from E7 to A:

  1. While playing E7, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on C 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 4 times.

E7 to A

2. A → D chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to D:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

A to D

3. D → G chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

Here's how to move 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 12 times.

D to G

4. G → C chord transition

Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

Switching 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.

G to C

5. G → Am chord transition

To move from G to Am:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

6. Am → E7 chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to E7:

  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 1.
  3. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 8 times.

7. E7 → D chord transition

Switching from E7 to D:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

8. G → Em chord transition

Switching from G to Em:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 16 times.

9. Em → C chord transition

To move from Em to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

10. C → Am chord transition

Here's how 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 chorus, played 8 times.

11. Am → D chord transition

To move 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 chorus, played 4 times.

Mrs. Robinson chord transition analysis

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

  • Mrs. Robinson includes 88 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Mrs. Robinson contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Mrs. Robinson connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → D: 7%
    • Am → E7: 1%
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