Happy Birthday Ukulele Chords

Key of C · Traditional · Reviewed by Nan Liang

Chords in this song: C, G7, F. Click any chord to see its diagram, or start with the cards below.

C
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G7
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F
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Chord progression

SectionChords
Line 1 (Happy birthday to you)C · G7
Line 2 (Happy birthday to you)G7 · C
Line 3 (Happy birthday, dear …)C · F
Final lineC · G7 · C

Strumming

Down-strums only, one per chord change. Slow and steady beats fast and sloppy.

Playing tips

Start on C before anyone sings. Change to G7 on the second half of each "happy birthday".

Out of tune?

Ten seconds in the tuner saves the whole song.

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