Alec Benjamin - The Saddest Song Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele A chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [Em] [Bm] [A]
[G]I know this is coming to an [Em]end
[Bm]Aware of all the pain that will [A]ensue
And [G]when it leaves a hole inside my [Em]chest
I’m [Bm]not sure how I’ll cover up the [A]wound
[chorus]
My [G]body’s [Em]filled with my regret [Bm]and [A]sorrow
[G]Gloomy [Em]symphonies fill my head, [Bm] [A]mmm
[chorus]
[G]Tonight I think I’ll [Em]write the saddest song
To [Bm]cleanse me of your memory and [A]mend me when you’re gone
[G]I can feel we’re [Em]barely holding on
So [Bm]tonight I think I’ll write the saddest [A]song
[G]And maybe when I [Em]play it in my room
[Bm]I won’t feel so empty when I’m [A]thinking about you
[G]I can feel we’re [Em]barely holding on
So [Bm]tonight I think I’ll write the saddest [A]song
[G]Mmm[Em], mmm, [Bm]mmm[A]
[Closing]
[G]Maybe you’ll be on your way to [Em]work
And [Bm]hear it when you’re driving down the [A]street
And [G]maybe then you’ll wanna make things [Em]work
And [Bm]tell me that you never wanna [A]leave
[chorus]
My [G]body’s [Em]filled with my regret [Bm]and [A]sorrow
[G]Gloomy [Em]symphonies fill my head, [Bm] [A]mmm
[chorus]
[G]Tonight I think I’ll [Em]write the saddest song
To [Bm]cleanse me of your memory and [A]mend me when you’re gone
[G]I can feel we’re [Em]barely holding on
So [Bm]tonight I think I’ll write the saddest [A]song
[G]And maybe when I [Em]play it in my room
[Bm]I won’t feel so empty when I’m [A]thinking about you
[G]I can feel we’re [Em]barely holding on
So [Bm]tonight I think I’ll write the saddest [A]song
[G]Mmm[Em], mmm, [Bm]mmm[A]
[G]Mmm[Em], mmm, [Bm]mmm[A]
How to play The Saddest Song on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Alec Benjamin - The Saddest Song on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 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 Saddest Song uses these transitions most often: Bm → A (20), Em → Bm (20), and G → Em (20). 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 G - Em chord transition.
1. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
2. Em → Bm chord transition
To move from Em to Bm;
- While playing Em, lift your middle finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
3. Bm → A chord transition
To move from Bm to A;
- While playing Bm, lift your ring finger from G string fret 4.
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
4. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
The Saddest Song chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Saddest Song.
- The Saddest Song includes 79 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- The Saddest Song contains 3 of the top 25 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how The Saddest Song 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 → Em: 9%
After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (18%).- Em → Bm: 5%