Olivia Rodrigo - The Best Part Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [G] [Am] [F]
I think of [C]you when the wind blows
[G](Every night, I’ve been counting the days)
I see your [Am]face almost everywhere
[F](‘Cause I just wanna be there when you wake)
Sure maybe [C]Salt Lake is not close
[G](Denver always seems so far away)
But I’m still [Am]breathing you in the air
[F](But I hope you know that we’re still close)
[section 2]
Because…
[C]The best part is knowing [G]there’s something in my dreams that
(Even when you and)
[Am]Always makes me [F]smile, it’s
(I are worlds apart, I hold you in my heart)
[C]You, the best part is knowing [G]there’s someone in my life that
(Even when I’m a)
[Am]Makes it all worth[F]while
(Thousand miles away, I wish that I could stay)
[section 3]
It’s [Dm]you, when I don’t know what to [G]do
(With you, I shouldn’t fear)
No, I’m [C]never giving up, [G]never giving up on [Am]you, baby
(‘Cause I’m never giving up, never giving up on us, baby)
[Dm]There’s no need to be [G]blue
(I wish you were here)
[Closing]
Because…
[C]The best part is knowing [G]there’s something in my dreams that
(Even when you and) [Am]
How to play The Best Part on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Olivia Rodrigo - The Best Part on ukulele requires 5 chords and 7 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.
The Best Part uses these transitions most often: C → G (7), G → Am (7), and Am → F (5). 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 C - G chord transition.
1. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
2. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
4. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
5. F → Dm chord transition
To move from F to Dm;
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
6. Dm → G chord transition
To move from Dm to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
7. Am → Dm chord transition
To move from Am to Dm;
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
The Best Part chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Best Part.
- The Best Part includes 29 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- The Best Part contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how The Best Part 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 → Am: 13%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%