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Coldplay - WOTW / POTP Ukulele Chords

ChordsG, C, D, Em
Strumming↓-↓↑

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


[G]In a world gone wrong, [C]I shall be [G]strong
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people


[G]In a world afraid, [C]love, faith is [G]strong
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people


[C]In our world tonight, [G]let’s get it [D]right
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people
[C]In our world tonight, [Em]I might be [D]right
[C]Wonder of the [G]world, power of the [D]people


[G]Oooh [C] [D] [G] [C] [D] [G] [C] [G]

ArtistColdplay
AlbumEveryday Life
Year2019
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

How to play WOTW / POTP on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Coldplay - WOTW / POTP on ukulele requires 4 chords and 5 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.

WOTW / POTP uses these transitions most often: C → G (8), G → C (7), and G → D (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 G - C chord transition.

1. 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.
G to C

2. 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.
G to D

3. D → C chord transition

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.
D to C

4. C → Em chord transition

To move from C to Em;

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

5. Em → D chord transition

To move from Em to D;

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

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in WOTW / POTP.

  • WOTW / POTP includes 32 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • WOTW / POTP contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how WOTW / POTP 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 C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → D: 11%