R.E.M. - Why Not Smile: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Why Not Smile" 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 Why Not Smile 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 "Why Not Smile" smoothly on your ukulele.

D                        G
The concrete broke your fall
D                      G A
To hear you speak of it
D                     G A
I'd have done anything

D                   G  A
I would do anything
   G           A             D  F#m
I feel like a cartoon brick wall
G             A        D
To hear you speak of it

Chorus:
G               A
You've been so sad
D
It makes me worry
G    A    D
Why not smile?
G            A          D
You've been sad for a while
G    A    G  A D F#m
Why not smile?

I would do anything
To hear you speak of it
Why not smile?

G            A          D
You've been sad for a while
G            A          G   A
You've been sad for a while

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A

Ukulele chord A

D

Ukulele chord D

F#m

Ukulele chord F#m

G

Ukulele chord G

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 "Why Not Smile" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Why Not Smile" by R.E.M..

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