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The Weeknd - Secrets Ukulele Chords

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ChordsF, G, D, C, B, Am
Strumming↓-↓↓↑

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

FG
FEverybodyherewantsyou,Gmylove,mylove
FAndIknowthatyouwantthemtoo,Gmylove,mylove
FIaskyouwhatyourheartdesires,Gmylove,mylove
FYoutellmeI’mtheonlyone,Gmylove,myDlove
FIt’salie,alie,GIcatchyoueverytime
FInyourlust,yourlust,GeverytimeyoucloseyourDeyes
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,Gwhenyou’retalkinginyoursleep
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,keep,keep,Gwhenyou’retalk,talking,talking
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,Gwhenyou’retalkinginyoursleep
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,keep,keep,Gwhenyou’retalk,talking,talking
DCBB
FYoutoldmenottoworryabout,Gthoseguys,thoseguys
FYoutoldmethatyouleftitallbehind,Gbehind,Dbehind
FIt’salie,alie,GIcatchyoueverytime
FInyourlust,yourlust,GeverytimeyoucloseyourDeyes
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,Gwhenyou’retalkinginyoursleep
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,keep,keep,Gwhenyou’retalk,talking,talking
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,Gwhenyou’retalkinginyoursleep
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,keep,keep,Gwhenyou’retalk,talking,talking
DCBB
AmWipeGthe,lustfromyourAmeyes,IGseethatyou’renotAmmine
IcanseethelustinyourGeyes,youcan’tAmhideit,youcan’tbetheGone
IAmrealize,we’redivided
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,Gwhenyou’retalkinginyoursleep
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,keep,keep,Gwhenyou’retalk,talking,talking
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,Gwhenyou’retalkinginyoursleep
FIhearthesecretsthatyoukeep,keep,keep,Gwhenyou’retalk,talking,talking
DCBB
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ArtistThe Weeknd
AlbumStarboy
GenresPop, Electronic
Year2016
KeyF
DifficultyEasy

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

The Weeknd - Secrets on ukulele requires 6 chords and 9 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.

Secrets uses these transitions most often: F → G (23), G → F (16), and G → D (7). 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 - G chord transition.

1. F → G chord transition

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

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 23 times.

F 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

Switching 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 7 times.

G to D

3. D → F chord transition

Ukulele D chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-0Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

To move from D to F:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

D to F

4. D → C chord transition

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

To move from D to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

D to C

5. C → B chord transition

Switching from C to B:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

6. B → F chord transition

Switching from B to F:

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

This transition appears in the section.

7. B → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from B to Am:

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

This transition appears in the section.

8. Am → G chord transition

Switching from Am to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

9. Am → F chord transition

To move 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 chorus.

Secrets chord transition analysis

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

  • Secrets includes 67 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Secrets contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Secrets 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 → Am: 13%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → G: 21%
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