Buddy Holly - You’re So Square Ukulele Chords

ChordsG, C, D7, A7

Strumming↓-↓↓↑

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

GYoudon’tlikeCcrazyGmusic

Youdon’tlikeCrockingGbands

YoujustwannaCgototheGmovieCshow

AndGsitthereCholdingGhands

You’resoCsquareD7babyIdon’tGcare

Idon’tknowCwhymyGheartflips

IonlyCknowitGdoes

IwonderCwhyIGloveyouCbaby

GIguessit’sCjust Gbecause

You’resoCsquareD7babyIdon’tGcare

YouCdon’tknowanydancestepsthatIGdo

IConlyknowIloveA7youandD7IdoIdoIdododo

GIdon’tknowCwhymyGheartflips

IonlyCknowitGdoes

IwonderCwhyIGloveyouCbaby

GIguessit’sCjust Gbecause

You’resoCsquareD7babyIdon’tGcare

D7BabyIdon’tGcareD7baby,Idon’tGcare

ArtistBuddy Holly

AlbumBuddy Holly (Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks)

GenresPop

Year1958

KeyG

DifficultyEasy

How to play You're So Square on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Buddy Holly - You're So Square 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.

You're So Square uses these transitions most often: G → C (21), C → G (16), and D7 → G (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 G - C chord transition.

1. G → C chord transition

Switching from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 21 times.

2. C → D7 chord transition

Switching from C to D7:

Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
Place index finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

3. D7 → G chord transition

Here's how to move from D7 to G:

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

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

4. C → A7 chord transition

Switching from C to A7:

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

This transition appears in the section.

You're So Square chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in You're So Square.

You're So Square includes 52 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
You're So Square contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
These transition patterns show how You're So Square 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 → D7: 1%
After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → D7: 1%

1. G → C chord transition

2. C → D7 chord transition

3. D7 → G chord transition

4. C → A7 chord transition

5. A7 → D7 chord transition