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Led Zeppelin - Ramble On Ukulele Chords

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ChordsE, A, F#, 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 C,G,F,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

EAEAEAEA
ELeavesarefallingallAaround,EtimeIwasonmyAway
EThankstoyou,I’mmuchAobliged,EforsuchapleasantAstay
EButnowit’stimeforAmetogo,EtheautumnmoonlightsmyAway
EFornowIsmelltherain,andAwithit,pain,Eandit’sheadedmyAway
EAw,F#sometimesIAgrowsoC#tired
EButF#IG#knowI’veAgotoneC#thingEIgottodo
A-rambleon,andnow’stheAtime,thetimeisnow
ESingmysong,I’mgoingAaroundtheworld,Igottafindmygirl
EOnmyway,I’vebeenthisAwaytenyearstotheday
ERambleon,gottaAfindthequeenofallmydreams
EGotnotimeforspreadingAroots,theEtimehascometobeAgone
EAndthoughourhealthweAdrankathousandtimes,Eit’stimetoArambleon
EAEAEAEA
A-rambleon,andnow’stheAtime,thetimeisnow
ESingmysong,I’mgoingAaroundtheworld,Igottafindmygirl
EOnmyway,I’vebeenthisAwaytenyearstotheday
IgottaErambleonAIgottafindthequeenofallmydreamsItellyounolie
EMine’satalethatcan’tbeAtold,EmyfreedomIAholddear
EHowyearsagoindaysofAold,EwhenmagicfilledtheAair
ETwasinthedarkestAdepthsofMordor,Emmm,ImetagirlsoAfair
ButEGollumandtheevilAone
ECreptupandslippedAawaywithher,her,her,yeah,andain’tnothin’Icando,no
IEguessI’llkeeponArambling,I’mgonna
ESingmysong, Ash-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah,I’vegottafindmybaby
EI’mgonnarambleon,singAmysong,gonnaworkmywayallaroundtheworld
Baby,Ebaby,rambleAon,yeah.
EAEAEAEA
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ArtistLed Zeppelin
AlbumLed Zeppelin II
GenresPop, Pop Rock, Rock
Year1969
KeyE
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Ramble On on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Led Zeppelin - Ramble On on ukulele requires 5 chords and 6 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.

Ramble On uses these transitions most often: E → A (43), A → E (42), and A → C# (2). 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 E - A chord transition.

1. E → A chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

Switching from E to A:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 43 times.

E to A

2. E → F# chord transition

Ukulele E chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 4.Ukulele E chord diagram
Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-2-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram

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

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

E to F#

3. F# → G# chord transition

Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-2-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele F# | G♭ chord diagram
Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-4-3Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram

To move from F# to G#:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

F# to G#

4. G# → A chord transition

Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-4-3Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram

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

  1. While playing G#, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
  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 3 to G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

G# to A

5. A → C# chord transition

Switching from A to C#:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

6. C# → E chord transition

Here's how to move from C# to E:

  1. While playing C#, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 4.
  3. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Ramble On chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Ramble On.

  • Ramble On includes 95 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Ramble On contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Ramble On connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After E, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → F#: 3%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → E: 12%
    • A → C#: 0%
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