Beginner Ukulele

Easy Ukulele Songs for Beginners

The best beginner ukulele songs using simple chords. With only 4 strings and easy chord shapes, the ukulele rewards beginners almost immediately — you can learn your first song in minutes.

Every song below is fully playable with basic open chord shapes like C, Am, F, and G. Most need just 2-4 chords. The ukulele has one of the fastest learning curves of any instrument.

New to reading chords? Check our How to Read Ukulele Chords guide first.

Easy Ukulele Songs for Beginners (1105 songs)

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10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

Matt Redman
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Matt Redman’s anthem of praise has become one of the most sung worship songs in the world. Simple chord patterns…
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7 Years

Lukas Graham
Intermediate
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Lukas Graham's introspective hit tracing life from age 7 to old age. A simple four-chord piano ballad with powerful storytelling.
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A Life Where We Work Out

Flatland Cavalry
Intermediate
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A reflective country ballad by Flatland Cavalry about finding a lasting, resilient love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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A Million Dreams

Pasek & Paul
Intermediate
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From The Greatest Showman, “A Million Dreams” is an inspirational anthem about imagination and ambition. Simple four-chord structure with an…
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A Pirate Looks at 40

Jimmy Buffett
Intermediate
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Jimmy Buffett’s classic tale of a weathered sailor reflecting on a life spent outside the mainstream. Beginner difficulty in the…
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A Thousand Years

Christina Perri
Advanced
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A Whole New World

Aladdin
Advanced
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Abide

Aaron Williams
Intermediate
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A modern worship song by Aaron Williams about resting in God’s presence. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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Above All

Lenny LeBlanc
Intermediate
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A powerful worship song by Lenny LeBlanc and Paul Baloche about Christ’s supremacy and sacrifice. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Accidentally in Love

Counting Crows
Intermediate
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Counting Crows’ upbeat pop-rock song about unexpectedly falling in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: The…
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Achy Breaky Heart

Billy Ray Cyrus
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The 90s country line dance anthem uses only two chords throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners on any instrument.
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After the Gold Rush

Neil Young
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Neil Young’s haunting, dreamlike ballad from his 1970 album. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
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Against All Odds

Phil Collins
Advanced
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Phil Collins’s powerful ballad about longing and lost love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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Agnus Dei

Michael W Smith
Intermediate
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A powerful modern worship song by Michael W Smith. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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Ain’t It Fun

Paramore
Advanced
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Paramore’s upbeat pop-rock anthem about facing reality and growing up. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. [D]Ain’t it fun?…
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Ain’t No Grave

Bethel Music
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Bethel Music about the victory of Christ over death. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Advanced
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The classic Motown duet by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell about unwavering devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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Ain’t No Sunshine

Bill Withers
Intermediate
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All Glory Be to Christ

Dustin Kensrue
Intermediate
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A modern hymn by Dustin Kensrue that reimagines “Auld Lang Syne” with Christian lyrics. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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All Hail King Jesus

Jeremy Riddle
Advanced
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A powerful declaration of praise with a simple, singable melody.
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All I Want

Kodaline
Advanced
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A heartfelt ballad by Irish rock band Kodaline about longing and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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All in All

Dennis Jernigan
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A classic worship song by Dennis Jernigan expressing God’s sufficiency. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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All My Loving

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ energetic early hit with a driving rhythm and romantic optimism. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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All of Me

John Legend
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern