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AJ Rafael - We Could Happen Ukulele Chords

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ChordsG, Bm, Em, Dm, C, A, Am, D, Cm
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

[Opening]
[G]I’ll hold the [Bm]door.
Please come [Em]in and just [Dm]sit here [G]for a [C]while.
This is [Bm]my way of [A]telling you i need [Am]you in my [G]life.
It’s so [Bm]cold without your [Em]touch.
I’ve been [Dm]dreaming [G]way too [C]much.
Can we [Bm]just turn this [A]into rea[Am]lity?

[chorus]
‘Cause I’ve [G]been thinking bout you [D]lately.
Maybe you can [Em]save me from this [Cm]crazy world we [G]live in.
I know we could [D]happen cuz you know.
That I’ve [Em]been feeling [Cm]you.

[section 2]
[G]Storms they will [Bm]come but i [Em]know.
That the [Dm]sun will [G]shine [C]again.
He’s my [Bm]friend and he [A]says that we be[Am]long together.
[G]I’ll sing a [Bm]song to break the [Em]ice.
Just a [Dm]smile from you [G]would suf[C]fice.
It’s not [Bm]me being [A]nice girl this is [Am]real tonight.

[chorus]
‘Cause I’ve [G]been thinking bout you [D]lately.
Maybe you can [Em]save me from this [Cm]crazy world we [G]live in.
I know we could [D]happen cuz you know.
That I’ve [Em]been feeling [Cm]you.

[Closing]
[Em]There’s no [Bm]other, [G]there’s no other [A]love
[Em]That I’d [Bm]rather [G]have, [A]no.
[Em]There ain’t [Bm]no one [G]there ain’t no one [A]else
[C]I want you for my[Cm]self.

[chorus]
‘Cause I’ve [G]been thinking bout you [D]lately.
Maybe you can [Em]save me from this [Cm]crazy world we [G]live in.
I know we could [D]happen cuz you know.
That I’ve [Em]been feeling [Cm]you.

[chorus]
‘Cause I’ve [G]been thinking bout you [D]lately.
Maybe you can [Em]save me from this [Cm]crazy world we [G]live in.
I know we could [D]happen cuz you know.
That I’ve [Em]been feeling [Cm]you.

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ArtistAJ Rafael
AlbumRed Roses
GenresPop
Year2011
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play We Could Happen on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

AJ Rafael - We Could Happen on ukulele requires 9 chords and 17 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.

We Could Happen uses these transitions most often: D → Em (8), Em → Cm (8), and G → D (8). 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 - Bm chord transition.

1. G → Bm chord transition

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

To move from G to Bm;

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

2. Bm → Em chord transition

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

To move from Bm to Em;

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

3. Em → Dm chord transition

Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

To move from Em to Dm;

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

4. Dm → G chord transition

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

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.
Dm to G

5. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C;

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

6. C → Bm chord transition

To move from C to Bm;

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

7. Bm → A chord transition

To move from Bm to A;

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

8. A → Am chord transition

To move from A to Am;

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

9. Am → G chord transition

To move 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.

10. G → D chord transition

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.

11. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em;

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

12. Em → Cm chord transition

To move from Em to Cm;

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

13. Cm → G chord transition

To move from Cm to G;

  1. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
  2. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

14. G → A chord transition

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.

15. A → Em chord transition

To move from A to Em;

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

16. 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.

17. C → Cm chord transition

To move from C to Cm;

  1. While playing C, lift your ring finger from A string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on C string fret 3.

We Could Happen chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in We Could Happen.

  • We Could Happen includes 81 chord transitions, 17 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • We Could Happen contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how We Could Happen 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 → D: 24%
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (18%).
    • Em → Bm: 5%
    • Em → Dm: 2%
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