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Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run Ukulele Chords

ChordsF, C, G7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

FOutofallthereindeersyouknowyou’rethe Cmastermind
G7Run,runRudolph,Randolphain’ttoofar Cbehind
CRun,runRudolph,FSanta’sgottomakeittoCtown
FSantamakehimhurry,tellthemyoucantakethefreewayCdown
G7Run,runRudolphcozI’mreelinglikeamerry Cgoround
SaidCSantatotheboychild, F“WhathaveyoubeenlongingCfor?”
F“AllIwantforChristmasisarockandrollrecordCguitar”
Andthen G7awaywentRudolphawhizzinglikeashootingCstar
CRun,runRudolph,Santa’sgottomakeittotown
FSantamakehimhurry,tellthemyoucantakethefreewayCdown
G7Run,runRudolph,reelinglikeamerry Cgoround
CFCG7CG7
CRun,runRudolph,Santa’sgottomakeittotown
FSantamakehimhurry,tellthemyoucantakethefreewayCdown
G7Run,runRudolph,reelinglikeamerry Cgoround
SaidCSantatothegirlchild, F“What’sthethingsyouwantstoCget?”
“AFlittlebabydollthatcancry,sleep,drink,andCwet”
Andthen G7awaywentRudolphwhizzinglikeaSaberCjet
CRun,runRudolph,FSanta’sgottomakeittoCtown
FSantamakehimhurry,tellthemyoucantakethefreewayCdown
G7Run,runRudolphcozI’mreelinglikeamerry Cgoround
CFC
AlbumChuck Berry Is on Top
GenresPop, Pop Rock, Rock
Year1959
KeyF
DifficultyEasy

How to play Run Rudolph Run on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run on ukulele requires 3 chords and 2 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.

Run Rudolph Run uses these transitions most often: F → C (13), C → F (12), and C → G7 (9). 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 F - C chord transition.

1. F → C chord transition

Here's how to move from F to C:

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 13 times.

F to C

2. C → G7 chord transition

Here's how to move from C to G7:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 9 times.

C to G7

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Run Rudolph Run.

  • Run Rudolph Run includes 43 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Run Rudolph Run contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Run Rudolph Run connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → F: 16%
    • C → G7: 2%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%