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Andy Williams - The Exodus Song Ukulele Chords

ChordsDm, G, A#, C, Am, F, A7, Gm, A
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

ThisDmlandisGmine,GodA#gavethisClandtoDmme
ThisAmbraveandFancientGlandtoA7me
AndAmwhentheDmmorningsunrevealsherAmhillsandplain
CThenIGmseeaAlandwhereCchildrenDmcanrunA7free
SoDmtakemyGhandandA#walkthisClandwithDmme
AndAmwalkthisFlovelyGlandwithA7me
ThoughAmIamDmjustaman,whenyouareAmbymyside
CWiththeGmhelpofAGod,A#IknowICcanbeDmstrong
ThoughAmIamDmjustaman,whenyouareAmbymyside
CWiththeGmhelpofAGod,A#IknowICcanbeDmstrong
ToAmmakethislandourhome
IfDmImustCfight,I’llfighttoAmmakethislandourown
UntilIDmdie,thisClandisDmmine
AlbumMoon River and Other Great Movie Themes
GenresJazz, Pop, Vocal
Year1962
KeyDm
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Andy Williams - The Exodus Song on ukulele requires 9 chords and 15 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 Exodus Song uses these transitions most often: Dm → Am (7), C → Dm (6), and Am → Dm (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 Dm - G chord transition.

1. Dm → G chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm 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. Lift your ring finger from C string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

Dm to G

2. G → A# chord transition

To move from G to A#:

  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 G string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

G to A#

3. A# → C chord transition

Here's how to move from A# to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

A# to C

4. C → Dm chord transition

Switching 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, played 6 times.

C to Dm

5. Dm → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to Am:

  1. While playing Dm, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

6. Am → F chord transition

Switching from Am to F:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

7. F → G chord transition

To move 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, played 2 times.

8. G → A7 chord transition

Here's how to move from G to A7:

  1. While playing G, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

9. A7 → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from A7 to Am:

  1. While playing A7, lift your index finger from C string fret 1.
  2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

10. Am → C chord transition

Switching from Am to C:

  1. While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

11. C → Gm chord transition

Switching from C to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

12. Gm → A chord transition

Here's how to move from Gm to A:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

13. A → C chord transition

To move from A to C:

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

This transition appears in the section.

14. Dm → A7 chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to A7:

  1. While playing Dm, 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.

15. A → A# chord transition

To move from A to A#:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 2 times.

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

  • The Exodus Song includes 51 chord transitions, 15 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • The Exodus Song contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how The Exodus Song connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Dm, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
    • Dm → C: 18%
    • Dm → G: 16%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → Am: 10%
    • C → Dm: 5%