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Adele - Skyfall Ukulele Chords

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ChordsCm, Ab, F, G, Bb, Bm
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 A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

ThisCmistheAbendF
HoldyourbreathandCmcounttoAbtenF
FeeltheearthCmmoveandAbthenF
HearmyheartCmburst Gagain
ForthisCmistheAbendF
I’vedrownedanddreamedthisCmmomentF
SooverdueICmoweAbthemF
SweptawayI’mCmstolen
LettheCmskyfall,whenitAbcrumbles
WewillFstandtall,andfaceitCmall Gtogether
LettheCmskyfall,whenitAbcrumbles
WewillFstandtallandfaceitCmall GtogetherG
AtCmskyfallAbF
YesatCmskyfallAbF
SkyfallisCmwhereweAbstartF
AthousandmilesandCmpolesAbapartF
WhereworldscollideandCmdaysareAbdark
YoumayhavemyFnumberyoucantakemyname
Butyou’llCmneverGhavemyGheart
LettheCmskyfall,whenitAbcrumbles
WewillFstandtall,andfaceitCmall Gtogether
LettheCmskyfall,whenitAbcrumbles
WewillFstandtallandfaceitCmall GtogetherG
AtCmskyfallAbF
YesatCmskyfallAbF
Cm
WhereyougoFIgo,whatGyouseeAbIsee.
IknowI’dBbneverbeBmme,withoutthe Cmsecurity.
OfyourAblovingarms,keepingCmmefromharm.
PutyourGhandinmyhand,andwe’llGstand.
LettheCmskyfall,whenitAbcrumbles
WewillFstandtall,andfaceitCmall Gtogether
LettheCmskyfall,whenitAbcrumbles
WewillFstandtallandfaceitCmall GtogetherG
AtCmskyfallAbF
YesatCmskyfallAbF
CmOoooooooooooooo
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ArtistAdele
AlbumJames Bond Themes (2012)
GenresPop
Year2012
KeyCm
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Skyfall on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Adele - Skyfall on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 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.

Skyfall uses these transitions most often: Cm → Ab (22), Ab → F (21), and F → Cm (21). 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 Cm - Ab chord transition.

1. Cm → Ab chord transition

Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-4-3Ukulele G# | A♭ chord diagram

Here's how to move from Cm to Ab:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 22 times.

Cm to Ab

2. Ab → F chord transition

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

Switching from Ab to F:

  1. While playing Ab, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E 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 21 times.

Ab to F

3. F → Cm chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to Cm:

  1. While playing F, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 21 times.

F to Cm

4. Cm → G chord transition

Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Ukulele Cm chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

To move from Cm to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 10 times.

Cm to G

5. F → G chord transition

Switching from F to G:

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

This transition appears in the section.

6. G → Ab chord transition

Here's how to move from G to Ab:

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

7. Ab → Bb chord transition

Here's how to move from Ab to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the section.

8. Bb → Bm chord transition

Here's how to move from Bb to Bm:

  1. While playing Bb, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.

This transition appears in the section.

9. Bm → Cm chord transition

Here's how to move from Bm to Cm:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your ring finger from G string fret 4.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 3.

This transition appears in the section.

Skyfall chord transition analysis

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

  • Skyfall includes 91 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Skyfall contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Skyfall connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Cm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (22%), F (11%), and Fm (9%).
    • Cm → G: 22%
    • Cm → F: 11%
    After Ab, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are Cm (15%), Eb (11%), and Db (11%).
    • Ab → Cm: 15%
    • Ab → Bb: 8%
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