Owl City - Cinematic: Ukulele Chords

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

F     C   Dm     A#
Your life is a matineé
     Gm  F   A#          C
In a galaxy far, far away
F           C    Dm        A#
And your debut it's a sold out show, yeah
        Gm       F       A#                 C
It's a blockbuster movie and you play the lead role

F          C         Dm        A#
And right out at the opening scenes
Gm           F           A#             C
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats
F            C          Dm      A#
Your worst critics are sitting up front
Gm            F         A#                 C
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up
F       C       Dm        A#
You'll be in a league of your own
           Gm              F      A#            C
You'll be stealing their hearts, taking Oscars home

F      C          Dm            A#
So go get 'em and give it some passion
Gm           F 
Quiet on the set
A#              C
Lights, camera, action!

Chorus:
A#        F              Dm
With all your heart and soul
         C
Dream big and you can feel the magic
A#       F
Let the camera roll
Gm     C
Woah, your charm is automatic
A#     F      Dm
Make your cameo
           C
Be yourself
And don't be so dramatic
A#       F
Go and steal the show
Gm   C                        A# F Dm C
Woah, 'cause life is cinematic
A#      F
Go and steal the show
Gm    C
Woah, 'cause life is Cinematic

Go play
Plot twist, it’s a trilogy
'Cause your life is a thriller
We're dying to see
Your debut, it's a sold out show, yeah
It's an epic adventure
And you play the hero

And right out of the opening scenes
The whole crowd's on the edge of their seats
Your worst critics are sitting up front
And they're giving you two thumbs way, way up
You'll be in a league of your own
You'll be stealing their hearts, taking Oscars home

So go get 'em and give it some passion
Quiet on the set
Lights, camera, action!

Chorus:
With all your heart and soul
Dream big, and you can feel the magic
Let the camera roll
Woah, your charm is automatic
Make your cameo
Be yourself, and don't be so dramatic
Go and steal the show
Woah, 'cause life is cinematic
[Post-Chorus]
Get a top hat and a rabbit
Win the crowd and make your magic

A#        F
Turn the lights down low
           Gm          C
(And your dreams will come true)
          A#
(May the force be with you)
               C
Knock 'em dead

Chorus:
Go and steal the show
Woah, cause life is cinematic

Go play
'Cause your life is a movie
Go play
Follow your dreams, 'cause your life is a movie
Go play
Go get 'em and give it your all
Follow your dreams, 'cause life is cinematic

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

A#

Ukulele chord A#

C

Ukulele chord C

Dm

Ukulele chord Dm

F

Ukulele chord F

Gm

Ukulele chord Gm

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 "Cinematic" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Cinematic" by Owl City.