The Ascent Of Man

R.E.M. - The Ascent Of Man: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "The Ascent Of Man" 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.

Navigate quickly to the section you need:

Chords and Lyrics - Jump straight to the song's lyrics and chord overlay.
Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition - Access chord diagrams and learn how to transpose the key of the song to suit your voice.

Learn The Ascent Of Man 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 "The Ascent Of Man" smoothly on your ukulele.

A              B
So hesitation pulled me back
                     A
I'm stronger when I don't attract
                    B
In your eyes I'm a lamb without a rack
                     A
And I am getting confused
       B                       A
I'm a cactus trying to be a canoe
As you pan for ore
                 B
In the desert, floored
I say to you
                              F#             G#m
That I could never imagine a place so beautiful
                        F#      B
I could never steal your gold away.

Chorus:
       E                 C#m
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
E                                 C#m
(I try to walk like a big wham bam
I came across like a battering ram
E                                 C#m
I try to float like a telegram sam
I'm trying to divine you

My book is called "The Ascent of Man"
I marked your chapter with a catamaran
The accent's off, but I am what I am

Chorus

I looked for you, it's my last grandstand
A motorscootered goat-legged Pan
Figure eighting in quicksand

Chorus

So hesitation pulled me back
I'm stronger when I don't attract
And with my hands tied I won't crack

Transpose

Reset

Ukulele Chord Diagrams

C#m

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.

Navigate up to:

Chords and Lyrics
Chord Diagrams and Key Transposition

If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Ascent Of Man" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "The Ascent Of Man" by R.E.M..

R.E.M. - The Ascent Of Man: Ukulele Chords

Learn The Ascent Of Man ukulele chords and lyrics

Transpose

Font size

Ukulele Chord Diagrams

R.E.M. Song List