Madonna - Words: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Words" 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 Words 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 "Words" smoothly on your ukulele.

Chorus:
G#m                     F#
Words, they cut like a knife
    G#m
Cut into my life
                F#         G#m
I don't want to hear your words
              F#
They always attack
       G#m
Please take them all back
                         F#       G#m
If they're yours I don't want anymore

G#m   F#       G#m
You think you're so smart
     F#     G#m
You try to manipulate me
     F#     G#m                 F#
You try to humiliate with your words
G#m        F#   G#m
You think you're so chic
     F#       G#m
You write me beautiful letters
     F#         G#m                  F#
You think you're so much better than me

         G#m                        F#
But your actions speak louder than words
            G#m                         F#
And they're only words, unless they're true
     G#m                        F#
Your actions speak louder than promises
G#m                             F#
You're inclined to make and inclined to break

Chorus

You think you're so shrewd
You try to bring me low
You try to gain control with your words

But your actions speak louder than words
And they're only words, unless they're true
Your actions speak louder than promises
You're inclined to make and inclined to break

Chorus

 C#                    D#sus4
Friends they tried to warn me about you
F#                     C# 
He has good manners, he's so romantic
          G#
But he'll only make you blue
F#  C#       D#sus4
How can I explain to them, how could they know?
F#  C#                 D#sus4
I'm in love with your words, your words

You think you're so sly
I caught you at your game
You will not bring me shame with your words

But your actions speak louder than words
And they're only words, unless they're true
Your actions speak louder than promises
You're inclined to make and inclined to break

Chorus

Too much blinding light
Your touch, I've grown tired of your words
Words, words
A linguistic form that can meaningfully be
spoken in isolation
Conversation, expression, a promise, a sigh
In short, a lie
A message from heaven, a signal from hell
I give you my word I'll never tell
Language that is used in anger
Personal feelings signaling danger
A brief remark, an utterance, information
Don't mince words, don't be evasive
Speak your mind, be persuasive
A pledge, a commitment, communication, words

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

C#

Ukulele chord C#

D#sus4

Ukulele chord D#sus4

F

Ukulele chord F

F#

Ukulele chord F#

G#

Ukulele chord G#

G#m

Ukulele chord G#m

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 "Words" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Words" by Madonna.

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