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The Chainsmokers - The One Ukulele Chords

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ChordsBm, G, D, A
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

BmGDBmGDBmGDBmGD
YouBmknow,I’mGsorry,Iwon’tDmakeittoyourparty
GotcaughtBmupinmyownGselfishness,itwon’tDletmebeapartofthis
AndIBmknowI’veGstarted,Ddriftingoffeverysecond
Ican’tBmwaittoleaveasGsoonasIDarrive,Icounttheseconds
BmDownandGdownweDgo,we’llBmtorchthisGplaceweDknow
BeforeBmoneofusGtakesaDchance,andBmbreaksthis,
GIwon’tAbetheBmone,no,GIwon’tAbetheDone
IBmknowit’sGpathetic,Dfuckit,yeah,Isaidit
TriedtoBmtellitlikeitis,Gthere’saDchancethatI’llregretit,so
Let’sBmgo,let’sGendthis,IDdeletebeforeIsendit
AndBmwecanplayGpretend,likeweDhaven’treachedtheendyet
BmDownandGdownweDgo,we’llBmtorchthisGplaceweDknow
BeforeBmoneofusGtakesaDchance,andBmbreaksthis,
GIwon’tAbetheBmone,no,GIwon’tAbetheDone
BmGDBmGDBmGDBmGD
BmGDBmGDBmGD
No,GIwon’tAbetheBmone
BmGDBmGDBmGD
No,GIwon’tAbetheDone
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ArtistThe Chainsmokers
AlbumMemories...Do Not Open
GenresPop, Electronic
Year2017
KeyBm
DifficultyEasy

How to play The One on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

The Chainsmokers - The One on ukulele requires 4 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.

The One uses these transitions most often: Bm → G (32), D → Bm (28), and G → D (28). 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 Bm - G chord transition.

1. Bm → G chord transition

Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 32 times.

Bm to G

2. G → D chord transition

Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to D:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 28 times.

G to D

3. D → Bm chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm chord diagram

Here's how to move from D to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 28 times.

D to Bm

4. G → A chord transition

Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G 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, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

G to A

5. A → Bm chord transition

Here's how to move from A to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

6. A → D chord transition

Here's how to move from A to D:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

The One chord transition analysis

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

  • The One includes 102 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • The One contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how The One 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 → D: 24%
    • G → A: 6%
    After Bm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (25%), A (19%), and Em (13%).
    • Bm → G: 25%
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