R.E.M. - Finest Worksong: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Finest Worksong" 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 Finest Worksong 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 "Finest Worksong" smoothly on your ukulele.

B
The time to rise has been engaged,
you're better best to rearrange
I'm talking here to me alone,
I listen to the finest worksong

E F#
    Your finest hour
E F#                B
    Your finest hour

Another chance has been engaged
To throw Thoreau and rearrange
You are following this time
I beg you not beg to rhyme

Chorus

Take your instinct by the reins
You'd better best to rearrange
What we want and what we need
Has been confused, been confused

Chorus

Take your instinct by the reins
Better best to rearrange
What we want and what we need
Has been confused, been confused

Chorus - x2

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

E

Ukulele chord E

F#

Ukulele chord F#

B

Ukulele chord B

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 "Finest Worksong" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Finest Worksong" by R.E.M..

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