Fun for ukulele beginners! Easy songs you can play with just a few chords
The ukulele is known for its light, cheerful sound.
It naturally evokes a Hawaiian vibe, and its compact shape is adorable—so it soothes the heart both to see and to hear.
Compared to the guitar’s six strings, the ukulele has only four, which makes it a friendly instrument for beginners.
There are plenty of online tutorial videos with simple arrangements and slow, easy-to-follow explanations, so even if you’ve never played guitar or another instrument—or tried and gave up—you may find your world opening up once you start!
Here, we’re introducing easy-to-play recommended songs with the theme of simple performance.
Let’s enjoy the ukulele together with some wonderful pieces!
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Ukulele Beginners Will Have Fun! Easy Songs You Can Play With Few Chords (1–10)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
As many of you know, this song celebrates the beauty of stars shining in the night sky, set to a simple melodic line.
Originally born in 18th-century France, it remains beloved around the world to this day.
It’s also famous for having been arranged as a set of variations by Mozart.
In Japan, it arrived in the Meiji era, and Japanese lyrics were added in the Taisho era.
While cherished as a children’s song, it’s also widely used as a train departure melody, in video games, and on television shows.
How about performing it while gazing up at the starry sky?
Islanders’ TreasureBEGIN
When you can play BEGIN’s “Shima Uta no Takara” on the ukulele, it brings out that quintessential ukulele, tropical vibe and feels great.
“Shima Uta no Takara” is an easy song even for beginners, so definitely give it a try.
This song also uses just five chords! They’re easy to remember, so please challenge yourself and give it a go.
The way homeAntonin Dovoruzaak
A piece whose simple beauty resonates in the heart.
This work originates from the second movement of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No.
9, “From the New World.” Its lyrics speak of feelings for one’s hometown and the joy of returning home, capturing the hearts of many.
In Japan, it is well known as “Tōki yama ni hi wa ochite,” with Japanese lyrics by Keizō Horiuchi, and it’s sometimes played in the evening at schools and public facilities.
Marked by a gentle melody and deep emotion, it pairs perfectly with the warm tone of the ukulele.
Try playing it with family and friends for a heartwarming moment.
Please give me wings.akai tori
I think it’s something everyone has heard at least once.
It was originally a song by the folk group Akai Tori, released in February 1971.
It has since become such a classic that it’s still covered in school classes today.
The melody is easy to sing, and you can play it with a simple chord progression, so definitely try a sing-and-play challenge.
If you sing it together with friends or family, it will surely become a wonderful memory.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
Kenta Kiritani’s “Umi no Koe” (The Voice of the Sea), known from his Urashima Taro role, is also a song that suits the sound of the ukulele.
It’s perfect as a first piece, with no difficult chords.
Since there are only a few chords to learn, you should be able to start practicing this song casually.
Play this sea-evoking tune and experience the charm of the ukulele for yourself.