Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo Ukulele Chords

ChordsG, C, D

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

GCGCGCG

COnourGblockCalloftheGguysCcallher Gflamingo.

CCauseherDhairglows,CliketheGsun.

GAndCherDeyescanClighttheGsky.

CWhensheGwalkssheCmovessoGfine,Clikea Gflamingo.

CCrimsonDdressthatCclingssoGtight.

GShe’sCoutofDreachandCoutofGsight.

GWhenshewalksCby,sheDbrightensuptheGneighbourhood.

GOh,everyCguywouldDmakeherhis,ifGhejustcould,

ifDshejustwould.

CSomesweetGdayCI’llmakeherGmine,Cpretty Gflamingo.

CThenDeveryguywillGenvyme,cause DparadiseisCwhereI’llGbe.

GLa,la,laCla,la,Gla,Cpretty Gflamingo.

GWhenshewalksCby,sheDbrightensuptheGneighbourhood.

GOh,everyCguywouldDmakeherhis,ifGhejustcould,

ifDshejustwould.

CSomesweetGdayCI’llmakeherGmine,Cpretty Gflamingo.

CThenDeveryguywillGenvyme,cause DparadiseisCwhereI’llGbe.

GSha,la,laCla,la,Gla,Cla,pretty Gflamingo.

GLa,la,laCla,la,Gla,Cpretty Gflamingo.

GSha,la,laCla,la,Gla,Cla,pretty Gflamingo.

GLa,la,laCla,la,Gla,Cpretty Gflamingo.

ArtistManfred Mann

AlbumPretty Flamingo

GenresPop

Year1966

KeyG

DifficultyEasy

How to play Pretty Flamingo on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo on ukulele requires 3 chords and 3 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.

Pretty Flamingo uses these transitions most often: C → G (33), G → C (31), and G → D (14). 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 G - C chord transition.

1. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 31 times.

2. G → D chord transition

Switching from G 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.
Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 14 times.

3. 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.

This transition appears in the section, played 12 times.

Pretty Flamingo chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Pretty Flamingo.

Pretty Flamingo includes 111 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
Pretty Flamingo contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how Pretty Flamingo 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 → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%