Death Cab for Cutie - Waterfalls: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Waterfalls" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Waterfalls ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Waterfalls" smoothly on your ukulele.

D#                     A#
A lonely mother gazing out of her window
        C#                            G#
Staring at a son that she just can't touch
          D#                             A#
If at any time he's in a jam, she'll be by his side
               C#                         G#
But he doesn't realize he hurts her so much

But all the praying just ain't helping at all
'Cause he can't seem to keep himself out of trouble
So he goes out and he makes his money
the best way he knows how
Another body lying cold in the gutter
Listen to me

Chorus:
D#                A#
Don't go chasing waterfalls
                    C#
Please stick to the rivers
                          G#
and the lakes that you're used to
                    D#
I know that you're gonna have it
             A#
your way or nothing at all
                    C#            G#
But I think you're moving too fast

Little precious has a natural
obsession for temptation
But he just can't see
She gives him loving that his body can't handle
But all he can say is, "Baby it's good to me"
One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror
But he doesn't recognize his own face
His health is fading and he doesn't know why
Three letters took him to his final resting place
Y'all don't hear me

Chorus:
Don't go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and
the lakes that you're used to
I know that you're gonna have it
your way or nothing at all
But I think you're moving too fast
Don't go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and
the lakes that you're used to
I know that you're gonna have it
your way or nothing at all
But I think you're moving too fast

Don't go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and
the lakes that you're used to
I know that you're gonna have it
your way or nothing at all
But I think you're moving too fast
Don't go chasing waterfalls
Please stick to the rivers and
the lakes that you're used to
I know that you're gonna have it
your way or nothing at all
But I think you're moving too fast

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A#

Ukulele chord A#

C#

Ukulele chord C#

D#

Ukulele chord D#

G#

Ukulele chord G#

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Waterfalls" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Waterfalls" by Death Cab for Cutie.

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