Ed Sheeran - Shirtsleeves: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Shirtsleeves" 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.
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Learn Shirtsleeves 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 "Shirtsleeves" smoothly on your ukulele.
D I can taste salt water A And if I blink again Bm You'll be sinking in G D So we'll learn to swim in the oceans you made A Bm I'll hold ya and you'll think of him G And pretty soon you'll be floating away G A D And I'll hold on to the words you spoke of Bm G Anchored down in my throat, love A G And I'm captain of this sinking boat, now We just want all men to carry me home D When salted tears won't dry Bm G I'll wipe my shirtsleeves D Under your eyes These hearts will be flooded tonight Bm G I'll wipe my shirtsleeves D Under your eyes D Your eyes, your eyes, A Bm your eyes, your eyes, your eyes I still taste salt water On my lips from your kiss of bitterness And I'll drown within the oceans you made And I hate to love you, these cuffs are covered in your make-up I’ll never trust you again You can just be a friend And I’ll hold on to the words you spoke of Anchored down in my throat, love And I’m captain of the sinking boat, now With just one armband to carry me home Chorus: When salted tears won't dry I'll wipe my shirtsleeves Under your eyes These hearts will be flooded tonight I'll wipe my shirtsleeves Under your eyes G A Your eyes, your lips, your mouth Bm Your thighs, your back, you drive me wild D G Tonight, the fact is I'm A I'm on my way home Bm On the way home D G I lied, I tried to cry but A I'm drowning in the oceans you made Chorus: D When salted tears won't dry Bm G I'll wipe my shirtsleeves D Under your eyes These hearts will be flooded tonight Bm G I'll wipe my shirtsleeves D Under your eyes D Your eyes, your eyes, A Bm your eyes, your eyes, your eyes | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  D  G  Bm  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 "Shirtsleeves" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Shirtsleeves" by Ed Sheeran.