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David Bowie - Starman Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, C, Dm, G7, Eb, A7, Am, Em, G, Fm, C7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

FHeyClaFla..CHeylala
DmDidn’tknowwhattimeitwasandthelightswere Clow
CIleanedbackonmy G7radio
G7Somecatwaslayingdownsomegetitonrock’n’rollheCsaidEbF
DmThentheloudsounddidseemto Cfaaade
CCamebacklikeaslowvoiceonawaveof G7phase
G7Thatweren’tnoD.J.thatwashazycosmicjiveA7G7
There’saCstarmanAmwaitinginthesky
He’dEmliketocomeandGmeetusbutheG7thinkshe’dblowourminds
There’saCstarmanAmwaitinginthesky
He’sEmtoldusnottoGblowit’causeheG7knowsit’sallworthwhile
HetoldmeFLettheFmchildrenloseitClettheA7childrenuseit
DmLetalltheG7childrenboogieFCG7CC7FCG7
DmIhadtophonesomeonesoIpickedon Cyou
CHeythat’sfaroutsoyouheardhim G7tooo
G7SwitchontheTVwemaypickhimonchannelCtwoEbF
DmLookoutyourwindowIcanseehis Clight
CIfwecansparklehemayland G7tonight
G7Don’ttellyourpapaorhe’llgetuslockedupinfrightA7G7
There’saCstarmanAmwaitinginthesky
He’dEmliketocomeandGmeetusbutheG7thinkshe’dblowourminds
There’saCstarmanAmwaitinginthesky
He’sEmtoldusnottoGblowit’causeheG7knowsit’sallworthwhile
HetoldmeFlettheFmchildrenloseitClettheA7childrenuseit
DmLetalltheG7childrenboogie
CStarmanAmwaitinginthesky
He’dEmliketocomeandGmeetusbutheG7thinkshe’dblowourminds
There’saCstarmanAmwaitinginthesky
He’sEmtoldusnottoGblowit’causeheG7knowsit’sallworthwhile
HetoldmeFlettheFmchildrenuseitClettheA7childrenloseit
DmLetalltheG7childrenboogie
FCG7CC7FCG7C
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ArtistDavid Bowie
AlbumSingle
GenresRock
Year1972
KeyDm
DifficultyAdvanced

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

David Bowie - Starman on ukulele requires 11 chords and 19 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.

Starman uses these transitions most often: G7 → C (11), C → G7 (8), and Am → Em (6). 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

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

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 6 times.

F to C

2. C → Dm chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the section.

C to Dm

3. C → G7 chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-1-2Ukulele G7 chord diagram

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 8 times.

C to G7

4. C → Eb chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-1Ukulele D# | E♭ chord diagram

Switching from C to Eb:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

C to Eb

5. Eb → F chord transition

Switching from Eb to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

6. F → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from F to Dm:

  1. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

7. G7 → A7 chord transition

To move from G7 to A7:

  1. While playing G7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

8. 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 6 times.

9. Am → Em chord transition

Switching from Am to Em:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

10. Em → G chord transition

Switching from Em to G:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

11. G → G7 chord transition

To move from G to G7:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

12. G7 → F chord transition

Here's how to move from G7 to F:

  1. While playing G7, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 5 times.

13. F → Fm chord transition

Switching from F to Fm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

14. Fm → C chord transition

Switching from Fm to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

15. C → A7 chord transition

Here's how to move from C to A7:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on C string fret 1.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

16. A7 → Dm chord transition

To move from A7 to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

17. Dm → G7 chord transition

To move from Dm to G7:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

18. C → C7 chord transition

Switching from C to C7:

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 1.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

19. C7 → F chord transition

Switching from C7 to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

Starman chord transition analysis

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

  • Starman includes 90 chord transitions, 19 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Starman contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Starman 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 → Am: 10%
    After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
    • G7 → C: 69%
    • G7 → F: 5%
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