Tracy Chapman - First Try: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "First Try" 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 First Try 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 "First Try" smoothly on your ukulele.

       G#m
Can't run fast enough
      F#6
Can't hide I can't fly
     Emaj7                             F#6
I'm struggling with the limits of this ordinary
life

Chorus:
G#m
I'm just a
Emaj7
Just a
             F#6
Just a first try
G#m
I'm just a
Emaj7
Just a
              F#6
Just a first try

Can't hear what you say
Can't see by the light
I'm struggling with the limits of this ordinary
life

Chorus

Can't say what I mean
Can't love from the heart
Can't trust in the mercy
and the goodness in the world

Can't learn to accept that it's alright
To struggle with the limits of this ordinary life

Chorus:
Can't be
Just a
Just a first try
Can't be
Just a
Just a first try
Just a
Just a
Just a first try

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Emaj

Ukulele chord Emaj

Emaj7

Ukulele chord Emaj7

F#6

Ukulele chord F#6

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 "First Try" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "First Try" by Tracy Chapman.