Learn to play "Idol" 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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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 "Idol" smoothly on your ukulele.
Am7 Oh, he was a light star Bm7 Tripping on a high wire G#maj7 D#maj7 Bulldog stubborn and born uneven B+ A classless creature G#dim Am7 A man for all seasons but don't bet them Bm7 They can't take him to the very bottom G#maj7 D#maj7 Because they made him and they'll waste him B+ G#dim G#dim Am7 And I don't believe that I want to watch them Chorus: B+ G#dim Am9 Em Because the fifties shifted out of gear D7 G G7 C He was an idol then, now he's an idol here C D Bm7 Em7 But his face has changed, he's not the same, no more A7 B7 G#dim Am7 And I have to say that I like the way his music sounded before He was tight-assed Walking on broken glass Highly prized In the wallet size The number one crush In a schoolgirl's eyes But don't pretend that it won't end In the depth of your despair You went from lame suits Right down to tennis shoes To peanuts From the lion's share Alright Chorus | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA Am A7 Am7 Am9 C D D#m D#maj7 D7 E Em Em7 G G#m G#maj7 G#dim G7 B Bm B+ B7 Bm7 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 "Idol" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Idol" by Elton John.