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Under the Sea Chords

Samuel E. Wright Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Guitar

Samuel E. Wright’s lively calypso number from Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* about the joys of ocean life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the Caribbean feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro/Verse 1

C

The seaweed is always greener

G

In somebody else’s lake

F

You dream about going up there

G

But that is a big mistake

C

Just look at the world around you

G

Right here on the ocean floor

F

Such wonderful things surround you

G

What more is you lookin’ for?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Darling it’s better

Am

Down where it’s wetter

F

Take it from me

G C

Up on the shore they work all day

Am F

Out in the sun they slave away

G

While we devotin’

C

Full time to floatin’

F G

Under the sea

Verse 2

C

Down here all the fish is happy

G

As off through the waves they roll

F

The fish on the land ain’t happy

G

They sad ’cause they in their bowl

C

But fish in the bowl is lucky

G

They in for a worser fate

F

One day when the boss get hungry

G

Guess who’s gon’ be on the plate?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Nobody beat us

Am

Fry us and eat us

F

In fricassee

G C

We what the land folks loves to eat

Am F

We so delicious off the feet

G

The newt play the flute

C

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

Verse 3

C

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

F

Since life is sweet here

G

We got the beat here

C

Naturally

G

Even the sturgeon an’ the ray

F

They get the urge ‘n’ start to play

G

We got the spirit

C

You got to hear it

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

The newt play the flute

Am

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

F G C F G C

Yes, life under the sea is better than anything they got up there!

Practice tip: Master the simple C, F, G, and Am chords first, then focus on the quick changes during the fast-paced instrumental section of the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Under the Sea"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Under the Sea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Under the Sea" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Under the Sea"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and released in 1989.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Ukulele

Samuel E. Wright’s lively calypso number from Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* about the joys of ocean life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the Caribbean feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro/Verse 1

C

The seaweed is always greener

G

In somebody else’s lake

F

You dream about going up there

G

But that is a big mistake

C

Just look at the world around you

G

Right here on the ocean floor

F

Such wonderful things surround you

G

What more is you lookin’ for?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Darling it’s better

Am

Down where it’s wetter

F

Take it from me

G C

Up on the shore they work all day

Am F

Out in the sun they slave away

G

While we devotin’

C

Full time to floatin’

F G

Under the sea

Verse 2

C

Down here all the fish is happy

G

As off through the waves they roll

F

The fish on the land ain’t happy

G

They sad ’cause they in their bowl

C

But fish in the bowl is lucky

G

They in for a worser fate

F

One day when the boss get hungry

G

Guess who’s gon’ be on the plate?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Nobody beat us

Am

Fry us and eat us

F

In fricassee

G C

We what the land folks loves to eat

Am F

We so delicious off the feet

G

The newt play the flute

C

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

Verse 3

C

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

F

Since life is sweet here

G

We got the beat here

C

Naturally

G

Even the sturgeon an’ the ray

F

They get the urge ‘n’ start to play

G

We got the spirit

C

You got to hear it

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

The newt play the flute

Am

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

F G C F G C

Yes, life under the sea is better than anything they got up there!

Practice tip: Master the simple C, F, G, and Am chords first, then focus on the quick changes during the fast-paced instrumental section of the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Under the Sea"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Under the Sea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Under the Sea" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Under the Sea"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and released in 1989.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Piano

Samuel E. Wright’s lively calypso number from Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* about the joys of ocean life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the Caribbean feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro/Verse 1

C

The seaweed is always greener

G

In somebody else’s lake

F

You dream about going up there

G

But that is a big mistake

C

Just look at the world around you

G

Right here on the ocean floor

F

Such wonderful things surround you

G

What more is you lookin’ for?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Darling it’s better

Am

Down where it’s wetter

F

Take it from me

G C

Up on the shore they work all day

Am F

Out in the sun they slave away

G

While we devotin’

C

Full time to floatin’

F G

Under the sea

Verse 2

C

Down here all the fish is happy

G

As off through the waves they roll

F

The fish on the land ain’t happy

G

They sad ’cause they in their bowl

C

But fish in the bowl is lucky

G

They in for a worser fate

F

One day when the boss get hungry

G

Guess who’s gon’ be on the plate?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Nobody beat us

Am

Fry us and eat us

F

In fricassee

G C

We what the land folks loves to eat

Am F

We so delicious off the feet

G

The newt play the flute

C

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

Verse 3

C

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

F

Since life is sweet here

G

We got the beat here

C

Naturally

G

Even the sturgeon an’ the ray

F

They get the urge ‘n’ start to play

G

We got the spirit

C

You got to hear it

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

The newt play the flute

Am

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

F G C F G C

Yes, life under the sea is better than anything they got up there!

Practice tip: Master the simple C, F, G, and Am chords first, then focus on the quick changes during the fast-paced instrumental section of the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Under the Sea"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Under the Sea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Under the Sea" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Under the Sea"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and released in 1989.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Banjo

Samuel E. Wright’s lively calypso number from Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* about the joys of ocean life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the Caribbean feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro/Verse 1

C

The seaweed is always greener

G

In somebody else’s lake

F

You dream about going up there

G

But that is a big mistake

C

Just look at the world around you

G

Right here on the ocean floor

F

Such wonderful things surround you

G

What more is you lookin’ for?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Darling it’s better

Am

Down where it’s wetter

F

Take it from me

G C

Up on the shore they work all day

Am F

Out in the sun they slave away

G

While we devotin’

C

Full time to floatin’

F G

Under the sea

Verse 2

C

Down here all the fish is happy

G

As off through the waves they roll

F

The fish on the land ain’t happy

G

They sad ’cause they in their bowl

C

But fish in the bowl is lucky

G

They in for a worser fate

F

One day when the boss get hungry

G

Guess who’s gon’ be on the plate?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Nobody beat us

Am

Fry us and eat us

F

In fricassee

G C

We what the land folks loves to eat

Am F

We so delicious off the feet

G

The newt play the flute

C

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

Verse 3

C

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

F

Since life is sweet here

G

We got the beat here

C

Naturally

G

Even the sturgeon an’ the ray

F

They get the urge ‘n’ start to play

G

We got the spirit

C

You got to hear it

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

The newt play the flute

Am

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

F G C F G C

Yes, life under the sea is better than anything they got up there!

Practice tip: Master the simple C, F, G, and Am chords first, then focus on the quick changes during the fast-paced instrumental section of the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Under the Sea"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Under the Sea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Under the Sea" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Under the Sea"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and released in 1989.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Mandolin

Samuel E. Wright’s lively calypso number from Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* about the joys of ocean life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the Caribbean feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro/Verse 1

C

The seaweed is always greener

G

In somebody else’s lake

F

You dream about going up there

G

But that is a big mistake

C

Just look at the world around you

G

Right here on the ocean floor

F

Such wonderful things surround you

G

What more is you lookin’ for?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Darling it’s better

Am

Down where it’s wetter

F

Take it from me

G C

Up on the shore they work all day

Am F

Out in the sun they slave away

G

While we devotin’

C

Full time to floatin’

F G

Under the sea

Verse 2

C

Down here all the fish is happy

G

As off through the waves they roll

F

The fish on the land ain’t happy

G

They sad ’cause they in their bowl

C

But fish in the bowl is lucky

G

They in for a worser fate

F

One day when the boss get hungry

G

Guess who’s gon’ be on the plate?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Nobody beat us

Am

Fry us and eat us

F

In fricassee

G C

We what the land folks loves to eat

Am F

We so delicious off the feet

G

The newt play the flute

C

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

Verse 3

C

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

F

Since life is sweet here

G

We got the beat here

C

Naturally

G

Even the sturgeon an’ the ray

F

They get the urge ‘n’ start to play

G

We got the spirit

C

You got to hear it

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

The newt play the flute

Am

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

F G C F G C

Yes, life under the sea is better than anything they got up there!

Practice tip: Master the simple C, F, G, and Am chords first, then focus on the quick changes during the fast-paced instrumental section of the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Under the Sea"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Under the Sea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Under the Sea" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Under the Sea"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and released in 1989.

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Harmonica

Samuel E. Wright’s lively calypso number from Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* about the joys of ocean life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the Caribbean feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro/Verse 1

C

The seaweed is always greener

G

In somebody else’s lake

F

You dream about going up there

G

But that is a big mistake

C

Just look at the world around you

G

Right here on the ocean floor

F

Such wonderful things surround you

G

What more is you lookin’ for?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Darling it’s better

Am

Down where it’s wetter

F

Take it from me

G C

Up on the shore they work all day

Am F

Out in the sun they slave away

G

While we devotin’

C

Full time to floatin’

F G

Under the sea

Verse 2

C

Down here all the fish is happy

G

As off through the waves they roll

F

The fish on the land ain’t happy

G

They sad ’cause they in their bowl

C

But fish in the bowl is lucky

G

They in for a worser fate

F

One day when the boss get hungry

G

Guess who’s gon’ be on the plate?

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

Nobody beat us

Am

Fry us and eat us

F

In fricassee

G C

We what the land folks loves to eat

Am F

We so delicious off the feet

G

The newt play the flute

C

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

Verse 3

C

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

F

Since life is sweet here

G

We got the beat here

C

Naturally

G

Even the sturgeon an’ the ray

F

They get the urge ‘n’ start to play

G

We got the spirit

C

You got to hear it

Chorus

F

Under the sea

G

Under the sea

C

The newt play the flute

Am

The carp play the harp

F G

The plaice play the bass

C

And they soundin’ sharp

F G

The bass play the brass

C Am

The chub play the tuba

F G C

The fluke is the uke of the sea

F G

And the smelt and the spelt

C Am

They thinks they is saxophones

F G

Lord, can’t you see

C Am

No threat to our welfare

F G C

There ought to be a law, no fair

F G

We got no troubles

C

Life is the bubbles

F G

Under the sea

F G C F G C

Yes, life under the sea is better than anything they got up there!

Practice tip: Master the simple C, F, G, and Am chords first, then focus on the quick changes during the fast-paced instrumental section of the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Under the Sea"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Under the Sea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Under the Sea" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Under the Sea"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and released in 1989.